Influence of Media on European Languages (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Platforms included in mass media
Platforms included in mass media
TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet
Term for shared language between linguistic groups
Term for shared language between linguistic groups
Lingua franca
Number of people worldwide who speak English
Number of people worldwide who speak English
Approximately 1.5 billion
Countries with English as official/secondary language
Countries with English as official/secondary language
More than 70 countries
Language distribution platform with greatest impact
Language distribution platform with greatest impact
The internet
South Sudan's official language chosen in 2011
South Sudan's official language chosen in 2011
English
% of internet users consuming English content
% of internet users consuming English content
Over 25%
Most commonly studied foreign language in EU
Most commonly studied foreign language in EU
English
% of EU residents who speak English
% of EU residents who speak English
Approximately 51%
Survey showing English usage in EU (year & source)
Survey showing English usage in EU (year & source)
European Commission Eurobarometer survey, 2022
Who influences language trends via social media
Who influences language trends via social media
Celebrities and influencers
What spreads English slang through internet
What spreads English slang through internet
Viral challenges and online trends