Language
Language is part of who we are and how we feel. There are those who claim that we perceive reality in different ways according to our language, although this is a controversial topic.
A Few Questions for you to discuss
How do you feel when you speak English?
Are there certain expressions that you always use?
Are there certain expressions that you love?
How confident do you feel?
What worries or fears do you have?
What are your aims?
Where do you see your English self this time next year? Where are you? What are you doing and how are you feeling?
Now watch this video to see some more ideas about how our language is linked to our culture.
How do you use the word "like"? Do you need to use it the same way as is being discussed in the video?
So... what type of English do you need to use?
Are you locally focused or globally focused?
What does this mean to you?
English in the World
1) Think about these questions before you watch the video below:
What made you decide to study languages?
Have your reasons changed over the years?
How do you see yourself using English after you graduate?
2) Watch the video and think about these questions as you watch:
Why does he talk about "manias"? Do you agree ?
3) Watch the video again and this time:
Note down interesting statistics, ideas and expressions.
4) Compare your ideas with a partner
5) Watch the video again with the transcript if you want to work on active reading and vocabulary development.
So... why is English a mania with so many people?
The video below is an introduction of Global English by David Crystal, which is designed to help teachers.
What do you think "English as a Global Language" really means to us at this point in time?
To sum it all up...
The English you need to learn is the English you need to use, which is why it is fundamental for you to fix your own goals, which will differ slightly for each one of us. Once you have done that you can set out on your own journey of discovery...
