World Englishes
Your mission!
During this unit, you will explore English varieties and cultural diversity to create your own fictional world. The more cultures and perspectives you discover, the richer your world will become.
The importance of English as a medium of communication
1.5 billion
of English users in the world
Nigerian English
Kajuru castle
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Nigerian English has developed through contact with hundreds of local languages and reflects Nigeria's rich cultural diversity. Today, English serves as a common language that allows people from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds to communicate with one another.
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Nigerians often answer "I dey" to this question, which means "I'm fine"
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Scottish English
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Scottish English is one of the most distinctive varieties of English. It is characterised by its unique pronunciation, vocabulary and strong connection to Scottish identity. FUN FACT!! The word wee means "small" and is commonly used in Scotland.
Click the link icon if you are curious to hear how the Scottish accent sounds.
SOME INFO India is one of the countries with the largest number of English speakers. English plays an important role in education, business and communication among speakers of different local languages. FUN FACT!
- Indian English includes words and expressions influenced by Hindi and other regional languages.
- Examples:
- Prepone: opposite of postpone.
- Crore: number equivalent to 10 million
Indian English
Australian English
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Australian English developed from British English but has evolved its own pronunciation and vocabulary. It reflects Australia's multicultural society and unique environment.
Listen to Australian accent and slang through an interview
FUN FACT !
Australians often shorten words, such as arvo (afternoon) or barbie (barbecue)
Jamaican English
Jamaican English is an unique sub-variety from Caribbean English
Jamaican English coexists with Jamaican Patois (creole) and reflects the island's rich cultural heritage. Jamaican music, particularly reggae, has helped spread elements of this variety worldwide. FUN FACT! Many expressions used in reggae music come from Jamaican Patois.
Famous Jamaican reggae artists
Canadian English
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Canadian English combines features from both British and American English due to Canada's historical and geographical connections with the United Kingdom and the United States.
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FUN FACT !
Canadians usually spell some words the British way (centre, favourite), but often pronounce them more similarly to Americans.
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World Englishes
Your mission!
During this unit, you will explore English varieties and cultural diversity to create your own fictional world. The more cultures and perspectives you discover, the richer your world will become.
The importance of English as a medium of communication
1.5 billion
of English users in the world
Nigerian English
Kajuru castle
Título
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Nigerian English has developed through contact with hundreds of local languages and reflects Nigeria's rich cultural diversity. Today, English serves as a common language that allows people from different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds to communicate with one another.
Usa esta cara para dar más información sobre un tema.
Nigerians often answer "I dey" to this question, which means "I'm fine"
Subtítulo
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Nigerian flag
Scottish English
SOME INFO
Scottish English is one of the most distinctive varieties of English. It is characterised by its unique pronunciation, vocabulary and strong connection to Scottish identity. FUN FACT!! The word wee means "small" and is commonly used in Scotland.
Click the link icon if you are curious to hear how the Scottish accent sounds.
SOME INFO India is one of the countries with the largest number of English speakers. English plays an important role in education, business and communication among speakers of different local languages. FUN FACT!
Indian English
Australian English
SOME INFO
Australian English developed from British English but has evolved its own pronunciation and vocabulary. It reflects Australia's multicultural society and unique environment.
Listen to Australian accent and slang through an interview
FUN FACT !
Australians often shorten words, such as arvo (afternoon) or barbie (barbecue)
Jamaican English
Jamaican English is an unique sub-variety from Caribbean English
Jamaican English coexists with Jamaican Patois (creole) and reflects the island's rich cultural heritage. Jamaican music, particularly reggae, has helped spread elements of this variety worldwide. FUN FACT! Many expressions used in reggae music come from Jamaican Patois.
Famous Jamaican reggae artists
Canadian English
SOME INFO
Canadian English combines features from both British and American English due to Canada's historical and geographical connections with the United Kingdom and the United States.
Colour
FUN FACT !
Canadians usually spell some words the British way (centre, favourite), but often pronounce them more similarly to Americans.
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