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…
The Open University
This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present.
Transcript -- This video looks at the rapid expansion of the use, and teaching of English in China, from the 1970s to present.
In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why.
Transcript -- In recent years, English has become increasingly dominant as the language spoken at the European Parliament, in Brussels. This film examines why.
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 -- 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.
Examines the role of English and attitudes to English since the end of Apartheid.
Transcript -- Examines the role of English and attitudes to English since the end of Apartheid.
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