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O 11 Express Yourself 10 Writing A. 1. Why do so many people learn English? What are some of the main purposes? 2. How important is it to have a “good accent” in English? Please define “good accent." 3. How easy is it for you to understand different speakers of English? Justify your answer. 4. Read the text and find out. • How important is an accent according to the writer? رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa • What should a learner develop to enhance understanding of spoken language? • Why do native speakers of English attend courses in English for international communication? Why are features of intercultural communication important? • Do you agree with the writer's views? Why? Why not? English as an International Language In language learning, most people believe that a native speaker-like accent is an asset that can be used to impress people. The question, however, is which variety of English? The language spoken by people in the North of England is different from the variety spoken by people in the South; and this only touches upon the two ends of the continuum. There is a multitude of regional varieties within. So, maybe, the first thing to consider is the reason why we learn the language and what we intend to do with it. Is it important for a learner of English to imitate one or more varieties when speaking? No, not necessarily, although people who learn the language in its natural setting tend to adopt regional features in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. What is more useful is developing the ability to understand different speakers, including speakers of other languages as a primary need. As more and more people use English as a common medium to communicate with people from other countries, they affect the language and develop their own variety in terms of accent, vocabulary, and other features. So much so, that special language courses are offered for native speakers who need to conduct business with people in different countries! So, for a change, native speakers have to attend courses that will familiarize them with new varieties of their language and help them develop the skills required to understand the people they communicate with. Naturally, intercultural communication and its requirements are a very important part of such courses and a prerequisite for successful communication with members of different cultures. English as an international medium of communication is an evolving variety that is affected by the speakers of the language, whether they happen to be native or non-native. Therefore, our idea of a good user of the language has to be modified to accommodate characteristics that make one an effective communicator across cultures, over and above acquiring a prestigious native speaker accent and structurally accurate use of the language. If culture-specific variations will eventually be looked upon as varieties of the international medium remains to be seen. The fact, however, is that English is no longer the property of the English-speaking countries but of the whole world, and as such, it will inevitably reflect the culture and norms of different people. وزارة التعليم Ministry of74ation 2024-1446 MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 174 30/4/24 3:07 AM

Why do so many people learn English What are some of the main purpose?

O B. 1. Compare your first language with English. How is it similar? How is it different? Compare things like the pronunciation, grammar, and expressiveness of the languages. Make notes on your ideas in your notebook. 2. Read the email below and answer the questions: Who is writing? Why are they writing? . How do they start the email? How do they end the email? • Are there any interesting features typical of an email to a friend? What are they? To: Badria CC: Subject: Back to school Print Delete Attachment: 789.jpg Hi Badria, How are you doing? Did you have a good summer? How's school? I guess you've just started again, right? Well, that's life for all of us! This is my first week back at high school. It has been an exciting week! I have made lots of new friends and we have a new French teacher, Miss Brown. She is a great teacher but I must admit that I am finding French very difficult. There are so many grammar rules to learn. I thought I knew them all and then Miss Brown gives us another one. I can't keep up! And there are many new words which I can't pronounce properly. But Miss Brown says that it is OK if I don't say them perfectly, just as long as people can understand me. She told me that what's important is that I try to communicate. That made me feel a bit better but I still think French is much harder than English. English has lots more words but the grammar is so easy in comparison. Oh well, I must keep trying hard to learn French, I suppose, and one day I will be able to speak as well as you Guess what? My parents have given me their permission to come and stay with you during the school holidays! Isn't that cool? We should chat soon and make plans! Well, time to go and study my French homework! I've attached a photo of me with on my summer vacation. Do you have any photos from your summer vacation? Well, bye for now and send me all your news soon. Your friend, Josie 3. Write an email to an international e-pal and explain how your language is similar or different to English. Writing Corner When you write an email to a friend: . . greet and sign your letter in an informal manner, e.g. Hi/Hello/Dear + first name and Best/Best wishes/See you soon/Take care + your first name. write as if you were speaking to him/her, i.e. use contracted forms, emoticons, or abbreviations. When you want to compare two or more entities: • . • identify different aspects/components of the entities that you are comparing, e.g. language: spoken vs. written language, varieties and speakers, appropriateness (i.e. formal or informal language); vocabulary: words, phrases, expressions, idioms, etc. if you are not sure, look up the topic or entities that you are required to compare and find out which parts they consist of; then choose the parts/aspects that you want to focus on. think of examples and consider similarities and differences, e.g. with language; think of a situation and consider what people might want to convey to each other and what kind of language they would use, for example: Two students are talking about a football game they watched the previous evening. They are running over incidents in the game and arguing whether the referee ⚫was right or wrong in different cases. Each student supports a different team. وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 175 175 30/4/24 3:07 AM

Compare your first language with English. How is it similar? How is it different? Compare things like the pronunciation, grammar, and expressiveness of the languages. Make notes on your ideas