Quiz for:
Language Loss and Global English Impact

Question 1

What is a major consequence of language loss?

Question 2

What role does translation have historically according to this perspective?

Question 3

What benefits initially motivated the teaching of English in Kuwait?

Question 4

What was the UK’s benefit from teaching English in Kuwait?

Question 5

What critique is made concerning language tests like the TOEFL?

Question 6

What did the speaker's daughter's experiences illustrate?

Question 7

Why does education act as a dividing line according to the notes?

Question 8

How did the anecdote of teaching English in Abu Dhabi contribute to the discussion?

Question 9

How has the teaching of English evolved since the speaker's first experience?

Question 10

What issue arises from using language proficiency tests as educational barriers?

Question 11

Why was the invention of a solar lamp by a Kenyan boy highlighted?

Question 12

How often does a language die according to the statistics shared?

Question 13

Why is the globalization of English potentially problematic?

Question 14

What potential danger is associated with English teachers having too much power?

Question 15

What story was used to illustrate the potential loss when only one language is focused on?