Linguists have different ideas regarding the future of English as a global language. Let´s listen to David Crystal lecturing on the future of English as a global language and find out what his position is.
Watch only until minute 11:18 (you won´t need to pay attention to the last 4 minutes on the interview in order to complete these activities)
ACTIVITY 1:
As you listen, try to complete what he says:
1- Language is global for one reason only, and that is the ........................
2- ....................... drives language. There´s no other reason to speak .................................. .
3- A the moment, ............... .......................... people in the world speak English.
4- There´s ............................................... so many people .................................... a language before!
4- The world needs a global language because countries................................................. .
5-
ACTIVITY 2:
David Crystal mentions five different reasons which explain why English
became global. Transcribe those reasons.
1- .......................................................................................................................
2- .......................................................................................................................
3- ......................................................................................................................
4- ......................................................................................................................
5- ......................................................................................................................
ACTIVITY 3:
When asked about the Future of English, Crystal forsees two different scenarios. Which are those scenarios?
A- ....................................................................................................................
B- ....................................................................................................................
I freakin' love David's voice! I wanna have THAT voice! It's not only very clear, he's also really well spoken and mannered on his words, it's very entertaining hearing him speak.
ResponderEliminarI like the way he explains about the history of English, Its Interesting!
ResponderEliminarl found it enteresting to know but it was so fast .l had to listen some times to understand it.
ResponderEliminarI found it very interesting. Thanks for showing us this material.
ResponderEliminarIn my opinion, I enjoy it a lot because I understand what Professor David Crystal explains about why english became a global english and the reasons are easy to learn. Thanks Grace for share with us.
ResponderEliminarTHIS INTERVIEW WAS SO INTERESTING AND EASY TO FOLLOW BECAUSE MR DAVID CRYSTAL SPEAKS CLEAR.
ResponderEliminarIt was very interesting for me because of the way he connected the language with other topycs, like culture or economy.
ResponderEliminarWow! It is so interesting! I like it this and the other video, he speaks clearly and he says amazing facts!
ResponderEliminarI think David Crystal rocks!
ResponderEliminarI mean he seems like a really easygoing person. And he speaks very clear and makes the interview easygoing for everybody even for us that doesn't have English as a lingua franca
It was easy to follow him, 'cuase he speaks very clear.
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ResponderEliminarIt is a very interesting video.I like this kind of people who knows too much about languages and explain them... of course!!
ResponderEliminarhi, i don't know what to say, everything will be an echo of the others. anyway, the video was very interesting and i didn't find it hard to understand it.
ResponderEliminarThe interview was so interesting!.I could understand what he said and he was not boring,he is a pleasant person!
ResponderEliminarI think the interview was very interesting, not just because he explains why English is a global language, is about the history, the events had happened that made english global, and he is wondering what will happen after. And also he talks about what is happenig with that language in the younger population.
ResponderEliminarIt's always a pleasure to listen to David Crystal, his intonation and pronunciation are admirable! I found this interview really interesting and easy to follow.
ResponderEliminarI liked very much this interview. David is so precise giving explanations. And I like the part when he shows the different english dialects, that it´s great.
ResponderEliminarHe speaks very clearly. I like it!
ResponderEliminarCool comments!! It´s really niece to read you here in the blog people! Interesting comments and reactions. I loved Julieta´s words: "David Crystal rocks!".... They made me laugh!
ResponderEliminarI invite the rest of the students to leave their comments as well!
Grace
For mi point of view, I like listening the interview with headphones, no I did not find it difficult, it was easy.
ResponderEliminarAlso, the interview is very interesting because David Crystal explains the evolution of the languages in case of english and how the american english dominate its mother roots, the british empire ., the differents shown in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary.
Besides, the british empire influences the american english, the appereance of globalization in its hands for example the influence of mac donalds with slogans and the impact of others.
¡I would like to listen more about David Crystal.!
for me the interview was very interesting and easy to follow David cristal!
ResponderEliminarAlthough Professor David Crystal gives his reasons and explains why English became global, I think that this language is only language that all people speak around the world.
ResponderEliminarApart from that it´s very interesting this interview.
i find easy to understand what david crystals said. i enjoyed the part that he showed the different kinds of english. sorry for being late with my answer...
ResponderEliminar"I´m lovin¨it" LOL. I enjoyed the interview very much, it was easy to follow and entertaining as well!
ResponderEliminarJust Great, it was easy to understand.
ResponderEliminarIt was easy to understand Mr. Crystal. I think his speech was very interesting in general but I particularly enjoyed when he showed the different ways of using english , depending on where people live
ResponderEliminarI find very interesting the videos. I really enjoy them.
ResponderEliminarI liked the interview. It was easy to follow, and I found it very entertaining and very instructive. A personal recommendation to everyone who is interested in English language and the possible future of global language.
ResponderEliminarI truly enjoy it,the way he explains it's remarkable,so easy to understand. Thank you for the video!!!
ResponderEliminarIt call my attention why in India they speak in continuous ...Is it well used?
I truly enjoy it,the way he explains it's remarkable,so easy to understand. Thank you for the video!!!
ResponderEliminarIt call my attention why in India they speak in continuous ...Is it well used?
Very interesting Information! I am learning with each activity! Thank you teacher!
ResponderEliminarVery interesting Information! I am learning with each activity! Thank you teacher!
ResponderEliminarThe video was really interesting, it provides useful information. Thank you!!
ResponderEliminarDavid Crystal is very interesting to listen to, clear and great rate of speech.
ResponderEliminarI love his voice, very clear! The five reasons he mentioned about English as a global language were really interesting.
ResponderEliminarHis clear voice is incredible! It's interesting how the language grows up
ResponderEliminarDavid Crystal speaks very clear!!!! His videos are very interesting!
ResponderEliminarLooks like American and Indian English are taking over the world!
ResponderEliminarDavid Crystal speaks very clear and I like his english accent! I've learned a lot by watching the vídeo and it is amazing how english changes depending of the place of people who speak it but anyway they can understand each other! Is a very interesting topic!
ResponderEliminarI loved the interview!!!
ResponderEliminarWe are living in a very interesting point in the History of Language. I like the idea of a melting pot. Languages adapt so fast, grow so fast. Who knows what will happen in the future. So many possibilities!
ResponderEliminarThanks for the video again
I love it how David crystal explain the variety of English and how many countries speaks their own English in order to identify themselves and how they change everything and I mean how they change the pronation, grammar and it has his own use which it's great in some way. It was interesting in all aspect and I watched all the video and I don't know why but I found so uselful that I can't stand watching it. In addittion David crystal talk very clear which it makes more attractive.
ResponderEliminarI liked the video, the way that David Cristal explains it,is very interesting, he can capter the attention of all people
ResponderEliminarThis video was very interesting and useful! It was easy to understand.
ResponderEliminarInteresting information
ResponderEliminarBoth videos of David Crystal are very interesting, but this is my favourite because is really complete. The way how he speeks english is perfect! great video.
ResponderEliminarIt is very clear and interesting how David Crystal explains the different topics, such as in this case the events that happened that shaped the English language that today we know.
ResponderEliminarIt is very clear and interesting how David Crystal explains the different topics, such as in this case the events that happened that shaped the English language that today we know.
ResponderEliminarSee how passionate David Crystal is about the History of language, why it became global, and the posibilities for the future made me interested more on it. I really enjoy it.
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