English as an International Language Presented by Johanna Fraile Blanco Maria Eulalia Guerrero Claudia Esperanza Sánchez Yuri Andrea González Liliana Muñoz Ortiz Ana Maria Niño

Language of wider communication EnglishInternational Language Mandarin, English, Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic The five most widely mother tongues They are not considered I.L. A lot of people use it but is not seen as a language of wider communication

Cameroon Population: L2: Sierra Leone Population: L2: Nauru Population: L2: Puerto Rico Population: L1: Countries that give special Stuatus to English (Crystal 1997:57-60 )

Expanding circle Outer circle Inner circle Here English is extensively studied as a foreign language within the country. The language have not an oficial status. It is very important in order to continue spreading the English, this is used as an international communication Countries: China, Japan, and Korea. Colonization by English speaking nations. Colonial powers developed English as an Elite language and at the same time as the creation of {english based pidgins and creoles. Countries: singapore, India, and Phillippines English is the primary language of the country. Migration of English speakers Countries: Australia, canada, and united states Based on Kachru´s categorization of countries in which English is used. (Crystal 1997:54)

Relation between an International language and culture (Smith, 1976) Four features that accompany the development of a word language (Brutt- Grifler, 2002) There is not need to internalize the culture. There is not need to internalize the culture. Language becomes de-nationalized Language becomes de-nationalized Enables learners to communicate their ideas. Enables learners to communicate their ideas.  The language is the product of a world econocultural system  It establishes itself alongside local languages in multicultural contexts  It is learned by different levels of society  The language spreads by many individuals acquiring that language. It is used by people of different countries to communicate with one another

EFFECTS ON THE SPREAD OF ENGLISH Encourage language acquisition on individuals Language changes and stabilizes variations

SocioCultural Migration Lingüistic opportunities (Crystal, 1997) (Crystal, 1997)

University level Specific purposes Education (Crystal, 1997) (Crystal, 1997)

The tread to existing languages English is replacing the mother tongue of a speech country Linguistic imperialism Kachru (1986) English provides linguistic power. Loss of ethnic values Negative stereotypes on teaching books. Western influence on global culture Global communication and massmedia Devaluation of non-western cultures Local traditions vs. Western influence in the global culture. Social Inequality It is opening the gap between the ones who can access to the education and the language and those who do not. Economic and Political power Close relation between economy, wealth and proficiency in the language.

Mckay, S.L., (2002). Teaching English as an international language. Oxford: Cambridge University Press. Images retrieved on February 16th, 2015 from: P%C3%BAblico-en-la-Actualidad.jpg NpI/AAAAAAAAAOg/iOFDgQSUI6M/s1600/b.jpg