Globish

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Globish

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Do you think Globish should be a global language?

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What is Globish

Conclusion

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Who speaks Globish

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Examples

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Pros and cons

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Vocabulary reduced to 1500 terms

What is Globish?

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Globish is a simplified version of English language, consisting of the most common English words & phrases, enabling non-English-speakers to communicate

Direct and simple language

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Easier to learn

It was originally created by Jean-Paul Nerriere in 2004 who aimed to simplify English. The main goal was make grammer more accessible and not so strict.

‘Globish is not a language, it is a tool... A language is the vehicle of a culture. Globish doesn´t want to be that at all. It is a means of communication.’

- Jean-Paul Nerrière

Does everyone speak Globish?

Example

Other examples

Instead of saying niece or nephew they say the son/daughter of my brother; Instead of using the term bun in the oven, they simply say pregnant.

Pros & cons

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It is a simplified language, taking up to 3-6 months to learn;

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It is a tool for communication, offering more job opportunities ;

The inability to express certain sentiments, limitation of 1500 words, not to mention there are a lot of errors (it can be hard to understand natives);

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Rejection by native English speakers.

In conclusion...

The Globish language is a junction of global and English, originating a tool for communication. Although it may carry some disadvantages there is no doubt it has become useful to non-native English speakers.

In my perspective, Globish should not become a global language. It is vital to enrichen your vocabulary and preserve the diversity of languages around the world.

Thank you for your attention!

Beatriz Batalha 12G