Lesson CI-3

Welcome! Please consider how your attitude affects your and other students' experiences of the lesson. 

Be respectful, come prepared, and show interest to have the best possible educational experience. 

• Time for the activity: ~10-15 minutes

• During this activity, you will develop your vocabulary and spelling skills

1. Open quizlet and enter your name. You will be randomised into groups

2. Have fun learning new vocabulary

3. Use the flashcards below to study the vocabulary

🕒~30-50 minutes

🎯Develop your writing and nuancing skills

Go to exam.net to write your text

Write a short essay (200–400 words) that explores the relationship between global English and globalisation. Your essay should take a nuanced approach, arguing how the rise of English might be both beneficial and harmful.

Choose a minimum of two statements from the lists below as jumping-off points to take a stand, give examples and support your reasoning.

Positive impact

• Connecting people helps eradicate prejudice

• Globalisation helps us understand other cultures

• English as a global lingua franca connects people

Negative impact

• Blending cultures robs them of what makes them unique

• The world is English-centric, which damages diversity

• Global English can empower native English speakers over non-native speakers

Please note that this text will not be graded. Your text will provide an example of your writing skills which Feke will use to see how he can help you grow and improve.