Background
Languages become more stable when...
They are written down
What is Lingua Franca?
A language spoken among those that do NOT speak the same language
Around how many speakers does Swahili have?
100 million
Define the term multilingualism
The term in which more than one language is spoken
No
When was the Gutenberg press invented?
1440
What is a Pidgin language? (Definition)
A combination of different parts of languages in simplified structure
Where is a creole language usually learned?
At home
Name a country that more than one MAJOR language is spoken.
Canada, Belgium
What are some examples of settings English is used in around the world? (At least 2)
International business, travel, music, movies, television, engineering or computers
What did the Gutenberg press make easy? (At least 2 examples)
Distributing religious ideas, political thoughts and history
What was the first widely known Lingua Franca called?
Swahili is the most used African language on...
Great Britain
What language has the most native speakers around the world?
Chinese
What helped spark a rise in nationalism in Europe?
The Gutenberg press
Name at least 3 languages was Frankish consisted of
Italian, Greek, Arabic, Spanish, or French
Creole comes from a pidgin language formed in the Caribbeans. What 3 languages did that language come from?
English, French, and Portugese
How many languages are spoken throughout India TOTAL?
Around 700
What is the definition of a global language?
The principal language people use around the world in their day-to-day activities
What are vernacular languages? (Definition)
Everyday language used by ordinary people
What does the term Lingua Franca directly translated to?
What is The language of the Franks
What is a creole language? (Definition)
A pidgin language that has developed a more complex structure and vocabulary
What language binds India together throughout the country?
Trick question - no language does
Why can English not become a global language?
Because people don't want to give up their native languages