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English Globalization

Mini-Debates

Int – Adv

Teens & Adults

Grades 9–12

Is the loss of national languages inevitable? After reading about the globalization of the English language, students debate whether or not local languages should be mixed with English.

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Vocabulary
  • native
  • estimate
  • skill
  • currently
  • expert
  • predict
  • compete
  • global
  • local
  • encourage
  • version
  • adapt
  • lucrative
PDF Content
  • reading
  • comprehension questions
  • vocabulary review tasks
  • discussion questions
  • debate questions
Task Content
  • Warm-Up(Reference)
  • Vocabulary Preview A(Matching)
  • Vocabulary Preview B(Matching)
  • Read & Listen(Reference)
  • Comprehension(Open-Ended Questions)
  • Vocabulary Review(Type in the Blanks)
  • Discussion(Reference)
  • Debate #1(Reference)
  • Debate #2(Reference)
  • Writing(Reference)
  • Personal Response(Speaking Task)