Worksheet made in collaboration with Bhavna Gupta :)
Topics: General English – English as a Lingua Franca
Level: A2 and above
Skills: Speaking, Listening and Writing
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypYAM8A4CJQ&t=13s
Aims:
To discuss the meaning of different expressions used in some varieties of English.
To make predictions before watching a video.
To listen for gist and for detail.
To analyze the concepts of English as a Lingua Franca and World Englishes.
To discuss and analyze Brij Kachru’s model of World Englishes.
To construct a for/against argument using an adapted version of the 7Cs of or do a meaningful role-play.
To do a K-L-W reflection task at the end of the lesson.
Use of language:
To review Simple Present to express opinion and describe facts.
To learn / review different tenses for the discussions.
To learn / review ELF expressions.
To learn / review linking words to express agreement and disagreement.
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