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Lingua Franca Quiz

Discover the intricate relationship between language and power with our engaging quiz! Challenge your understanding of English as a global lingua franca and its cultural implications.

4 thought-provoking questions
Explore the dynamics of communication in a global context
Enhance your knowledge and skills in global English

4 Questions1 MinutesCreated by EngagingLanguage21

1) What is the connection between power and language?

A) Language use always reflects the relations of power in a group or a society.

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

C) Countries which are politically powerful also have a higher linguistic status than countries with little political power.

D) The use of English in a global context makes language democratic and creates equality between countries and cultures.

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

2) Communicating competently in global English requires…

A) Making as few grammar mistakes as possible.

B) 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.

C) Being aware that everyone speaks a local variety of English.

D) Having an English accent that everyone is familiar with.

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

3) Why is English a lingua franca?

A) Because English is easier to learn than most other languages.

B) Because the current political and financial power structures make it necessary to be able to communicate in English.

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

D) Because English is spoken in many different countries and is therefore culturally neutral.

E) Because the English-speaking countries are tolerant of various varieties of English.

4) English and cultural diversity:

A) When people use different varieties of English, this can often lead to emotional or political tension.

B) English is not very culturally diverse because it is basically a reflection of the British or American cultural heritage.

C) The English people use expresses their local, culture-specific experience. This often creates communication problems in a global context.

D) People who know one of the “major” varieties of English, such as British or US-American English, have a right to expect to be understood in an international context.

E) Anyone who has a good command of the English language can communicate successfully in global English.

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