How to learn English quickly:

Running Head: ENGLISH LEARNING
ENGLISH LEARNING
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Table of Contents
Answer A.........................................................................................................................................3
Answer B.........................................................................................................................................3
Global English Teaching.............................................................................................................3
English as a Second Language....................................................................................................3
Language Variation.....................................................................................................................4
Norms in English Learning..........................................................................................................4
Cultural significance of English..................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7

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Answer A
World English
English became a global language with England setting its foot in almost every part of
the globe. It helped the English to infuse their culture and impart the knowledge of their
language wherever they visited. The popularity and universality of English grew over time with
the rise of the process what we call globalization which helps to mobilize product, culture and
scientific knowledge from one part to another part of the globe without the barrier of boundaries.
Though English as a language manages to hold the prominent place in the government and
financial sector in a different part of the world, its structure and traits have been changed as per
the requirement and tendency to pronounce the words. The people 0of the different country
incorporates different things as per their cultural requirements. In Singapore English is used as a
world English as the English has been natives and changed as per the requirement of the culture.
Characteristics of World Englishes
World English refers to a Diaspora which is more focused on the development of English
in the local context. It is more connected with the term localized forms of English. People have
adopted different positions to explain the characteristics of world Englishes. The most important
traits of the world English are the examination of native speakers. The traits of world English can
see with the comparison between native and non-native English speakers. The native speakers
speak under the cultural constraints and the non-native speakers speak without the influence of
local culture and local language. The focus of world Englishes is more on the sociolinguistic
phenomenon. The region where world English is considered a world language is Nigeria,
Pakistan, India, and Singapore.

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Comparison and contrast
Comparison of world English with English as a lingua Franca and English as an
International Language is to be made to analyze. The natives English or World English found in
Singapore is used as a language to manage the communication within a culture whereas English
as a lingua Franca is used to communicate with the non-native speakers in Singapore to continue
business and cultural transactions with outsiders. In the case of the International language,
English is used by educated people in writing and speaking. The international English is more
focused on scholarly writing and research.
English as a Lingua Franca
Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew made a significant contribution to the
making of Singapore English as a lingua franca after separation from Malaysia in 1965. He could
foresee the post-independence crisis and international communication barrier and therefore used
a linguistic strategy to manage the barriers in a great way. The purpose of making English as
lingua Franca was to manage and thrive international business as it was the need of an hour
(Chew, 2014). The role of English as a lingua franca is significant as it helped in making Modern
Singapore. The institution of higher learning employed it in business studies and the medium of
communication in an educational institution. English became the language for all those who
visited the country and whose mother tongue is not English. Singapore managed to use English
as it allows the comprehension of English by all.
Characteristics of Lingua Franca in the context of Singapore
The characteristic of English as a lingua franca in the context of Singapore reveals that it
is a way of developing a new form of English. It is related to identity, standardization, and role