Globish
The second English language.
TRACK 16
1 Pre-reading
Which languages do you think are used most often in business? Rank them from 1 to 5 (1 being the most widely used, 5 being the least).
a. English
b. Chinese
c. German
d. Spanish
e. French
2 Reading I
What are the main problems facing non-native English speakers when conducting business in English? Make a list. Now, read the article to check your ideas.
3 Reading II
1. What is interesting about “Globish”?
2. Why is it recommended?
3. When is it used?
4. How is it used?
4 Language focus comparatives
Look at the sentence from the article, “For them, it’s much easier to learn Globish than it is to learn English.”