English Lingua Franca of the World

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ENGLISH LINGUAFRANCA OF THE

WORLD


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Introduction-

English is a very articulate medium of

communication.

The teaching of English as second

language is now universal.

English is also a tool for global

marketing.

The lingua franca of business isEnglish.


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What is Lingua Franca ?

It is a language which is used as means of communication

between linguistic groups in a multilingual speech community.

In order to make contacts with people from other countries,

English is used as Lingua Franca.


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Standard English vs Changing English

On a global basis, non-native speakers of English nowoutnumber native speakers.

The fact that many people are using English all over the

world, inevitably means that the language is changing.

It is because individuals communicate with each other in

a way that they find the easiest.


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What are Loan Words ?

When one language takes lexemes from another, the newitems are usually called loan words.

Words from various languages can be integrated into the

vocabulary of a particular language because of numerous

explanations.

Two types of borrowing:

pure borrowing

Adjusting borrowing


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LANGUAGE EXAMPLES

1.INDIAN-

a)Sanskrit

b)Hindi

avatar, karma, mahatma,

yoga, swastika

Bangle, bungalow, jungle,

shampoo, pajamas

2.LATIN agile, abdomen, area,

capsule, disc, expensive,

physician, ultimate

3.GREEK history, critic, data, parasite,

climax, tragedy, comedy,autograph, skeleton,

atmosphere

Some examples of loan words:


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Importance of English- English is the current Lingua Franca

of business, education, science,technology, entertainment, etc.

In an age of globalization and

internationalization of higher

education, courses in English

have become necessary.


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English is now the dominant or official language in over

60 countries and is represented in every continent.


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Brief History of EnglishLanguage


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1. Old English (450-110 A.D)

2. Middle English (1100-1500 A.D)

3. Modern English (since 1500)

The history of English language

traditionally divided into three

periods..


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The word English was in Old English is

Englisc.

Celtic language used in the old period.

It is also called as Anglo-Saxon English.

Old period:


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Some scripts used in old

periodDRUIDIC ALPHABETS

WITCHES ALPHABETS


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o It is the chatacterised by the beginning OfGREAT VOWEL SHIFT(GVS).

o GVS: It was the massive sound change effecting thelong vowels of the English.

Ex : sayde-said

cam-came

Ye-eye

o It occurred during 15th to 18th centuary.

o Otto Jesperson was the discoverer of the GVS.

MIDDLE ENGLISH:


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It was developed after William Caxtonestablished his printing press atWestministries Abbey in1476.

Printing also brought standardisation toEnglish.

By the time ofShakespearss ,thelanguage had become clearly recognisedas modern language.

MODERN PERIOD:


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Three big developments of the world at

beginning of the medieval period.

o Renaissance

o Industrial revolution

o British colonialism


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During medieval period the spread ofEnglish spread throughout the Britishisles..

Early 17th centuary onwards its influencebegan to felt throughout the world.

Thus from there English has become aLingua Franca, a global language..


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It has become the new internationallanguage.

Today most peoples speak English when

they meet foreigners.

One of them is that English has become the

language of business.

Another important reason is that popular

American culture has quickly spread through

out the world.

English is an international language

Th l h t i t h i


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The language has great impact on sharing

different traditions and cultures of various nations,

enhancing better knowledge to know each other.

The internet also plays a big role in promotingEnglish as the standard language understood by all .

English is also very essential for air traffic controls

and airline crews.

Even in science and research, the English

language is very essential .

The English language became global medium of

communication.

English is a modern mantra to survive.


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English is very important for non-nativeEnglish user Because it is widely spoken

all around the world.

Mastering English even more important,not only for their academic life but alsofor their prospective career.

The English language is the currentLINGUA FRANCA of internationalbusiness, technology .

Importance of English language

for students of engineering


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The role of English for

engineering communicationTodays engineer has to communicate with other more

numbers of his/her counter parts across the globe.

A large of Indian engineers have to now travel to many

continents and work away from their country.

English is a tool that significantly affects engineering

students in academic life.


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In the present time English became a window to the

rapid progress in education.

The education is either global or local one thing

common is the use of English language.

English will truly be an integral part of studies or

education.


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Englishs position as a lingua franca of thehigher education has dual responses.

Education and social mobilization includes

English language to a great extent.

English education also discriminates the

classes of the people.


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. English as the official language of

education creates national unity indeveloping countries.

Can we relate English with

development ..?

If we master English well we

have a key to open the

door of science.


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Role Of English In Business

How can learning English be acorner

stone in the business world..?

As English is unifying language in

many areas, it became thelanguage of

shipping, travel and commerce.

It is the main language for allbusiness transacted by common we

wealth.


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English has emerged as the internationallanguage of business communication in

fields like:

Travel

Hospitality

Engineering & construction

Health care

Finance


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English Newspapers account

for the largest circulation in

the Country, i.e., their total

circulation is 47 lakh per day.

Hindi Newspapers have a

circulation of 53 lakh, Gujarati

17 lakh, Malayalam 21 lakh,

Tamil 6 lakh & Telugu 7.5lakh.

Language Circulation

English 47 lakh

Hindi 53 lakhGujarati 17 lakh

Malayalam 21 lakh

Tamil 6 lakh

Telugu 7.5 lakh

CIRCULATION OF THE ENGLISH

NEWSPAPERS


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Many of the language papers publish translations ofArticles basically written and published in English

papers

English still is the most Dominating and the link

Language of the Country.


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Many of the language papers publish translations of Articles

basically written and published in English papers.

There are many Magazines published in English.


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LINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE

In our context, effective communication in

English means promoting learning, but not

necessarily through adherence to standard

models of English.

English as a lingua franca may fulfil a range of

functions such as comprehension or building

social relation.


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IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH IN

PUBLISHING BOOKS

As English is the mother tongue of most of thecommonwealth countries a large number of

original books are written in English .

Most of the books written by ancient Greek and

Roman Philosophers and scientists are available in

English.

The books published in native languages will be

guarantee published in English.


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ENGLISH DICTIONARIES Dictionaries are very important in our daily routine.

Some examples are Oxford.

These are useful to maintain good verbal

communication.

These are mostly published in English for the users tounderstand containing of many meanings etc


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ODDITIES OF ENGLISH AS A

LINGUA FRANCA English as a lingua franca is not quite the same as

native-speaker English .

Differences in areas like pronunciation, for instance,might be noted. While a native speaker of English isnt

likely to pronounce the l in salmon or the b in subtle

an ELF speaker might pronounce these sounds.


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Having a good hold over English helps a person in

every phase of life.

Essential for technical , industrial and professional

management.

Going abroad for our further studies like M.S in

U.S.

To maintain good relationship with society.


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