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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION: LESSON 5

Activity 3: World Englishes

THINGS THAT HAPPEN WHEN FEATURES OF WORLD


ENGLISH BECOMES A GLOBAL ENGLISHES
LANGUAGE
According to the discussion of David
English as Native or First
Crystal, different countries that have
Language
adopted the English language English as Second Language
immediately start to make it their shape English as (Privileged) Foreign
and change it based on their Language
interpretation. The English adaptation
can be found in their vocabularies
which take at least several days or a
week to grow wherein these can be
influenced by their customs and
traditions. Additionally, these new
variations of language can grow and
spread through communication.

BENEFITS OF WORLD NATIVE SPEAKERS MEET WHEN


ENGLISHES SPEAKING TO PEOPLE USING
World Englishes helps us to WORLD ENGLISHES
understand the culture of other The native speakers of English can meet
countries. new varieties of this language when they go to
It also helps us reflect the local different countries and speak to its local
interest, history, and all things people. Even though they are native speakers,
around us through our they can encounter expressions and idioms
interpretation. that are hard for them to understand because
Word Englishes improves our these were already adapted and changed from
judgment and appreciation of each a different perspective. These borrowed words
other and communicate can be influenced by the different aspects of
effectively. cultures and traditions of the country such as
It supports us to express our own myths, folklore, songs, politics, etc. that will be
emotions, feelings, and
difficult for them to comprehend.
knowledge.

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