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  • What do we call English used as a common language between speakers with different L1s?
    Linguag Franca
  • What is mixing English words into another language called?
    Code-mixing
  • What is adjusting language to suit a social situation called?
    Accomodation
  • Which circle includes countries where English is used institutionally (e.g., India)?
    Outer Circle
  • What is the process where language varieties become more distinct?
    Divergence
  • What do we call the variety of English shaped by online communication?
    Internet English/ Netspeak
  • What do we call the spread of English around the world?
    Globalisation
  • Which variety is considered the international educational norm?
    Standard English
  • Which English is used by pilots and global travellers?
    Aviation English
  • Who created the Three Circles Model of English?
    Kachru
  • What is the English used in global professional settings called?
    Businesss English
  • What is the developed, native form of a pidgin?
    creole
  • Which circle includes countries where English is a native language?
    Inner Circle
  • What is switching between English and another language in conversation called?
    Code switching
  • What is the simplified form of English used for trade between groups?
    Pidgin
  • What is the blending of English varieties in global contexts called?
    Convergence
  • What do we call words borrowed from other cultures into English?
    Loan Words or Borrowed Words
  • Which circle includes countries learning English as a foreign language?
    Expanding Circle
  • What term describes local varieties like Indian English or Singaporean English?
    World Englishes
  • What is the process of adapting English to local cultural needs?
    Nativisation