Created from Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9fmJ5xQ_mcvideoConcepts covered:versatility, dialects, linguistic diversity, cultural identity, Eurocentric ideals
Jamila Lyiscott discusses the versatility and richness of speaking multiple forms of English, emphasizing that her ability to switch between different dialects is a strength rather than a deficiency. She challenges the notion of 'proper' English and celebrates linguistic diversity as a reflection of cultural identity and history.
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Jamila Lyiscott: 3 ways to speak English | TED
Concepts covered:versatility, dialects, linguistic diversity, cultural identity, Eurocentric ideals
Jamila Lyiscott discusses the versatility and richness of speaking multiple forms of English, emphasizing that her ability to switch between different dialects is a strength rather than a deficiency. She challenges the notion of 'proper' English and celebrates linguistic diversity as a reflection of cultural identity and history.
Question 1
Is using multiple dialects a sign of linguistic ignorance?
Question 2
How does the speaker respond to Eurocentric ideals?
Question 3
The English language is a multifaceted _____.
Question 4
CASE STUDY: You are a language instructor teaching a diverse group of students. One student speaks a mix of formal and informal English in their assignments.
All of the following are valid teaching strategies except...
Question 5
CASE STUDY: You are a hiring manager reviewing a resume that lists 'tri-lingual' as a skill. The candidate speaks formal English, urban dialect, and a third language.
Select two valid reasons to consider this skill.
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