Why are so many people trying to learn English? Is it mania or is it a necessity? Is the world obsessed with learning to speak English?
This interesting TED talk (4.30 min) by Jay Walker explores this issue :
Comprehension questions:
- What are the three types of mania that Jay Walker talks about at the beginning of the video?
- What are the three adjectives Jay Walker uses to describe Mania?
- What method is often used in China to learn English?
- According to Jay Walker, how many people are trying to learn English in the world?
- According to Jay Walker, what are some of the reasons that so many people are trying to learn English?
- What does Jay say that you can do with English?
- Give two examples of global problems.
- According to Jay Walker, what is the language of science?
- According to Jay Walker, what is the language of emotions?
- According to Jay Walker, what is the language of problem solving?
- In conclusion, what does Jay Walker believe that English represents?
What are the advantages of English as a global language? And the disadvantages?
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