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Lingua Franca Insights: Test Your Knowledge

Explore the fascinating world of English as a global lingua franca with our engaging quiz! Test your understanding of how language connects cultures and power dynamics in a diverse world.

Discover why English holds a special place in global communication.
Learn about the impact of cultural diversity on language use.
Evaluate the connection between language and power in society.

4 Questions1 MinutesCreated by ConnectingMind45

1) Why is English a lingua franca?

A) Because English is spoken in many different countries and is therefore natural to one particular culture.

B) Because English is the most widely spoken language in the world.

C) Because people in English-speaking countries are tolerant of imperfect English.

D) Because English grammar is uncomplicated.

E) Because current socio-political hierarchies give English dominance over other languages.

2) English and cultural diversity:

A) The British Empire and the USA were always culturally diverse, so cultural diversity is not a problem when using global English.

B) English is not very culturally diverse, since its vocabulary and grammar remain essentially the same.

C) The English people use expresses local experience and values. This often creates emotional or political tension in a global context.

D) Because of the cultural diversity of English speakers around the world, lingua franca communication is usually free from discrimination and cultural hierarchies.

E) When translating into English, it is safe to assume that British or US-American terminology will be globally understood.

3) Communicating competently in global English requires…

A) Being aware that people who have learnt English as a foreign language in Europe are probably more competent at English than those from other, less economically privileged continents.

B) Having a British or US-American accent, because these are the most well-known.

C) Being able to adapt one’s language use to the cultural and linguistic knowledge of one’s audience.

D) Making as few grammar mistakes as possible.

E) Being aware that the English we speak always reflects a local culture.

4) What is the connection between power and language?

A) Language use is always related to the power structures prevailing in a group or a society.

B) Power struggles often influence the emotional dimension of language use.

C) The use of English as a lingua franca makes it democratic and abolishes inequality between countries and culture.

D) Countries which are economically powerful seldom have a higher linguistic status than countries with little economic power.

E) In democratic countries, there is little connection between language and power.

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