https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3 en-us 2023-03-15 03:51:48 UTC 2023-03-15 05:06:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517150037 From my perspective, the arguments of Quirk and Kachru are reasonable to a certain extent. When it comes to the Quirk’s advocate on the British English as the single standardized form of English, this view might be helpful as English is currently the major language in international language so English-using people should obey the standardized form of English to avoid misconception and contrast in linguistic belief which may happen when L2 English. Nonetheless, as we are living and working in multicultural environment, people should have an open eye other English varieties in order to gain knowledge from distinct cultures as humans’ perceptions and thoughts varies based on languages and varieties we are speaking. ]]> 2023-03-15 04:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517150037 https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517150746 We find Kachru's argument more convincing. One is due to the flexibility of the many potential teaching programs, which would allow a wider population to learn English. Two, his ideas are relatable to people who use English as a non-native language in the sense that not everything, especially language, revolves around native English-speaking people.]]> 2023-03-15 04:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517150746 https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517151507 Even though I mostly side with Kachru in the topic of constitutionalise non-native Englishes, I don't find all of his arguments convincing. For example, when refuting Quirk's claim about how native English speakers are heavily involved in the teaching of English in a global context, Kachru's main argument is that the situation is "indeed complex, and there are no easy answers". That's hardly a valid argument. Now Kachru, however, proposed a "solution" for the situation, which is a need for a "paradigm shift". This is barely a proposal but merely personal thoughts as they, at least in the book, do not seem to have been actually developed at all.]]> 2023-03-15 04:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517151507 itspnq1711 https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517181993 1) Many people believe NS to be superior in pronunciation, vocabulary, etc.
2) Many believe long-term exposure will have a positive effect on English skills.
3) Many believe NS, especially white people, to be overall better than Asians/minorities.]]> 2023-03-15 04:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517181993 https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517188808 1. NS are the "original" speakers of English. As with the majority of other things, people always strive to be like the "originals" as we assume that anything original or traditional is the optimal model that we should follow.
2. NS live in "western" countries that are considered modern and developed, superpowers even (e.g., the US). These countries have significant influence globally, both in terms of politics and socioeconomics. Thus, they are the "norm-providers" of English, since native English is, firstly, a medium for international communication.
3. In that sense, imperialism is also as much of a reason why NS are considered better teachers, since native English is more dominant.]]> 2023-03-15 05:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ntquyen/4nz0kmd6wwuvf5r3/wish/2517188808