International Englishes (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

English varieties in former colonies with own systems

Countries where English is native language (USA, UK, etc.)

English as official/important 2nd language (India, Nigeria)

English as foreign language for international use (China, Japan)

English used as bridging language between non-native speakers

Dropping 3rd person -s: 'She walk' not 'She walks'

Variety looks outward to British/American English as standard

Variety establishes its own internal norms and standards

No single variety at top; all Standard Englishes equal

British Empire's colonial expansion (17th-20th centuries)