Influence of Media on European Languages (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which platforms are included in mass media?
Which platforms are included in mass media?
TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, internet
Approximately how many people worldwide speak English?
Approximately how many people worldwide speak English?
1.5 billion
In how many countries does English serve as official or secondary language?
In how many countries does English serve as official or secondary language?
More than 70
What is a lingua franca?
What is a lingua franca?
A shared language between different groups
Which major global organisation uses English as its primary communication medium?
Which major global organisation uses English as its primary communication medium?
United Nations
Which language has benefited most significantly from the internet?
Which language has benefited most significantly from the internet?
English
When did South Sudan designate English as its official language?
When did South Sudan designate English as its official language?
2011
What percentage of internet users consume English-language content?
What percentage of internet users consume English-language content?
Over 25%
What is English's status in EU member states regarding foreign language study?
What is English's status in EU member states regarding foreign language study?
Most commonly studied foreign language
What percentage of EU residents speak English as native or foreign language?
What percentage of EU residents speak English as native or foreign language?
Approximately 51%
How do celebrities and influencers affect language development?
How do celebrities and influencers affect language development?
They introduce and popularise new vocabulary
What effect has globalisation had on English language expansion?
What effect has globalisation had on English language expansion?
Significantly accelerated it