Lesson Plan: English Globalization - (4-5 classes)

Lesson Objectives:

 Understand the global impact of the English language.

 Discuss the benefits and challenges of English globalization.

 Practice vocabulary related to language and globalization.

 Engage in a mini-debate on language preservation vs. globalization.

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-Up Discussion

Introduce and Explain English Globalization

1. Hook: Start with a Fun Fact or Provocative Question

Example:

 "If you could only speak one language for the rest of your life, which would it be? Why do
you think most people would choose English?"

 "Did you know that astronauts on the International Space Station use English, even if none of
them are native speakers?"

Purpose: Grabs attention and makes the topic feel relevant.

2. Define "English Globalization" Simply

Teacher Script:
"English globalization means that English has spread beyond countries like the U.S. or U.K. and is
now used worldwide—not just for travel, but for business, science, and even pop culture. It’s like a
linguistic superpower!"

Visual Aid:

 Show a world map with English’s reach (e.g., "Official language in 67 countries," "Top
language of the internet").

3. Explain Why English Became Global

Use the "4 Key Reasons" Framework:

1. History: British Empire + U.S. influence spread English globally.

2. Economics: English = language of trade (e.g., "Want a job at Google? You’ll need English.").

3. Technology: 60% of websites are in English (even memes use English words like "LOL").

4. Pop Culture: Hollywood, Netflix, and pop music (BTS sings in English too!).
Interactive Question:
"Which reason do you think is most powerful? History, money, tech, or entertainment?"

4. Discuss the Impact (Pros & Cons)

Pros:

 Connects people globally (e.g., "You can travel anywhere with English").

 Gives access to jobs/education (e.g., "Harvard’s courses are in English").

Cons:

 Threat to local languages (e.g., "Kids in India might prefer English over Hindi").

 Cultural dominance (e.g., "Why don’t we watch more Nigerian films?").

Activity: "Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down" Poll

 "Stand if you think English globalization is mostly good. Stay seated if you think it’s mostly
bad."

 Call on students to explain their choice.

5. Relate It to Students’ Lives

Ask:

 "How many of you use English words when speaking your native language?" (e.g.,
"Let’s update the group chat").

 "Would you rather watch a dubbed movie or one with subtitles? Why?"

Show Real-World Examples:

 Hinglish/Spanglish memes (e.g., *"Aaj meeting cancel, so chalo shopping karte hain!").

 Loanwords (e.g., "Japanese says ‘conbini’ for convenience store").

6. Debate or Critical Thinking Question

Prompt:
"Is English a ‘tool’ or a ‘threat’? Should countries protect their local languages more aggressively?"

Structure:

 Split class into two sides.

 Give 2 minutes to brainstorm arguments.

 Use debate phrases (e.g., "I see your point, but…").

Exit Ticket:
"In 50 years, do you think English will still be the global language? Why or why not?"

Homework Idea:
"Find an example of English mixing with your language (e.g., a song, ad, or slang word) and share it
next class."

The general term for mixed languages like Hinglish (Hindi + English) or Spanglish (Spanish + English)
is:

1. Code-Switching

 Definition: Alternating between two languages in a single conversation.

o Example: "Kal I have a test, so I can’t go out." (Hindi + English)

 Usage: Common in bilingual communities; often informal.

2. Pidgin

 Definition: A simplified mixed language for basic communication between groups with no
common tongue.

o Example: Nigerian Pidgin ("How you dey?" = "How are you?").

3. Creole

 Definition: A stable, full-fledged language that develops from a pidgin (often with grammar
rules).

o Example: Haitian Creole (French + African languages).

4. Loanword Blending

 Definition: Borrowing words from one language into another without full mixing.

o Example: "Let’s do some jugaad." (Hindi jugaad = hack/fix, used in English).

5. Hybrid Language / Mixed Language

 Academic Term: For deliberate blends like Hinglish or Konglish (Korean + English).

Fun Examples to Share in Class:

 Franglais (French + English): "Je suis tired."

 Singlish (Singaporean English): "Can lah, no need to so kiasu!" (kiasu = Hokkien for "afraid to
lose").

 Taglish (Tagalog + English): "I’ll linis the room later." (linis = clean).

Discussion Question:
"Is mixing languages creative or lazy? Should schools accept it?"
Discuss loanwords (words adopted from other languages into English)

1. Everyday English Words with Foreign Roots

Fun Examples to Share:

 Arabic: Coffee (qahwa), Algebra (al-jabr), Sugar (sukkar)

 Hindi/Urdu: Pyjama (pāyjāma), Shampoo (chāmpo), Jungle (jangal)

 Japanese: Karaoke (empty orchestra), Tycoon (taikun), Emoji (e + moji)

 French: Restaurant, Entrepreneur, Déjà vu

 German: Kindergarten, Wanderlust, Angst

 Italian: Pizza, Balcony, Volcano

Class Activity:

 "Guess the Origin!" Quiz: Show words and have students vote on their language roots.

2. English Words Used Differently Abroad

Mind-Bending Examples:

 German: Handy = mobile phone (not "useful")

 Japanese: Salaryman = office worker (not just any employed man)

 Spanish: Fútbol = soccer (not American football)

Discussion Prompt:
"Why do you think English words change meaning in other countries?"

3. Modern Tech & Pop-Culture Borrowings

 Korean: Mukbang (eating broadcast), K-drama

 Russian: Sputnik (satellite), Vodka

 Swahili: Safari (journey), Hakuna matata

Creative Task:
Have students design a "Loanword Museum" poster showcasing 5 adopted words with visuals.

Activities:

1. Show a "Word Migration Map" (visual of words traveling across borders).

2. Game: "Language Detective" – Students research a word’s origin (e.g., "ketchup" is from
Chinese kê-tsiap!).
 3. Debate: "Should English give credit to original languages?"

Exit Ticket:
"Which borrowed word do you use most? Why?"

 Ask students the warm-up questions from Page 1 (Pre-Reading A):

1. What language do you speak at home?

2. When did you start learning English?

3. Do you ever mix your native language with English?

4. Have you heard of "Spanglish" or "Hinglish"? What do they mean?

5. What is globalization?

 Encourage brief responses to activate prior knowledge.

2. Vocabulary Matching

 Use Page 1 (Pre-Reading B) to review key terms.

 Have students match words with definitions in pairs.

 Quickly check answers as a class

3. Reading & Comprehension

 Students read the passage on Page 2 silently or in pairs.

 Discuss comprehension questions (Page 3) as a class:

1. What was the ratio of non-native to native English speakers in 2019?

2. In what fields is English dominant globally?

3. What do experts predict about future languages?

4. Why do countries teach English early?

5. Give two examples of mixed languages with English.

4. Mini-Debate

 Split students into two breakout room groups for Topic #1 (Page 4):

o For: "The loss of national languages is inevitable with English globalization."

 Encourage use of debate phrases (Page 5) like:

o "I see your point, but..."

o "From my perspective..."