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How has the English language spread internationally - and is the worldwide influence of English a cause for celebration or concern? How is it changing in response to social, cultural, and technological developments? ‘Worlds of English’ investigates these notions by looking at the expansion of Englis…

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    • Mar 10, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    The Expansion of English in China

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011 19:01


    This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present.

    Transcript -- The Expansion of English in China

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    Transcript -- This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present.

    English in the European Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011 19:08


    In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why.

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    Transcript -- In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why.

    Singlish Controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011 13:52


    A look at the government of Singapore's attempts to discourage the use of 'Singlish' - a local vernacular that mixes English with dialects of various races that make up Singapore.

    Transcript -- Singlish Controversies

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    Transcript -- A look at the government of Singapore's attempts to discourage the use of 'Singlish' - a local vernacular that mixes English with dialects of various races that make up Singapore.

    Cape Town District Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2011 11:46


    Examines the role of English and attitudes to English since the end of Apartheid.

    Transcript -- Cape Town District Six

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    Transcript -- Examines the role of English and attitudes to English since the end of Apartheid.

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