6 Theorists For Global English

Question 1

David Crystals theory

Answer 1

• different places adopt and adapt English e.g. singapore

Question 2

Singlish Case Study

Answer 2

• low prestige and slang that could harm international trade
• core subject in schools

Question 3

Kachuras three circles of English model

Answer 3

• inner: English as 1st language
• outer: English as 2nd language
• expanding: English is langua franca

Question 4

Jennifer Jenkins theory

Answer 4

• English spreads through large scale migration
• ‘first diaspore’ - spreading throughout a central point

Question 5

Strevens world map of english

Answer 5

• shows dominance
• hierarchy with British people on top