Dans ce cours, tu vas découvrir pourquoi l'anglais est parlé partout, ses avantages et inconvénients, et comment il varie selon les pays !
Pourquoi l'anglais est la lingua franca
- The British Empire spread English across the world (17th–18th centuries).
- The USA became a global superpower in the 20th century.
- English is the language of the internet, aviation, and business.
- People with different native languages use English as a lingua franca.
Vocabulaire clé
- lingua franca
- A common language used between people who don't share a native language. (langue commune)
- empire
- A group of countries under one power. (empire)
- superpower
- A very powerful and influential country. (superpuissance)
Avantages d'une langue mondiale
- Easier international travel and communication.
- Scientists can share research worldwide.
- Opens doors to universities and jobs.
- Companies can work across borders.
Inconvénients d'une langue mondiale
- Smaller languages can be threatened or disappear.
- Native speakers have an advantage — unfair for others.
- Loss of cultural diversity.
Vocabulaire clé
- advantage
- Something that helps you. (avantage)
- drawback
- A problem or negative point. (inconvénient)
- cultural diversity
- The variety of different cultures and languages. (diversité culturelle)
Les variétés de l'anglais dans le monde
- English varies in accent, vocabulary, and grammar.
- American English: elevator, color
- British English: lift, colour
- Australian English: arvo (= afternoon)
- Accents differ between countries and within the same country.
Vocabulaire clé
- accent
- The way people pronounce words in a region. (accent)
- vocabulary
- The set of words used in a language or region. (vocabulaire)
- variety
- A version of a language used in a specific region. (variété)
À retenir
Super travail ! Tu sais maintenant pourquoi l'anglais est si répandu. Dans la prochaine leçon, tu exploreras encore plus en détail comment l'anglais s'est diffusé dans le monde.