Question 1 (1 point) The Global English Language Job Market is Changing: What This Means for ESL Teachers By Christie Van Tol University of Toronto TEFL Online https://medium.con accelerated/the-global-english-language-job-market-is-changing-what-this-means-for-esi-teachers-92c8d87cf8eb As the fastest-spreading language in human history, over the past several decades, English has come of age as the world's most common language. Today, English is spoken by 1.75 billion people-that's a quarter of the world's population. And this number is only set to grow. By 2020, the British Council forecasts that two billion people will be speaking or learning English. Billions of people around the globe are learning English-not just as a hobby-but out of economic necessity. English could create employment opportunities and increase communication among people in today's interconnected world. From its beginnings as the language of international trade (buying and selling things between countries) under the British Empire, English is now riding the wave of globalization (the spread of culture, technology, information, and language around the world) and technology like no other language before. Question: What are the key ideas of these two paragraphs? (Write your answer in two complete sentences.) Question 2 (1 point) More and more, the business world sees English as essential. Multinational companies (companies who work in more than one country) are increasingly requiring English as their corporate (company) language. English is no longer seen as an optional "foreign" language, but more as a core skill for the present and future generations-the primary language of the world's global conversation. Or, as an Education First study puts it, "a basic skill needed for the entire workforce (all workers as a group)..." Question: What language are international businesses requiring their employees to know? Why would businesses want everyone to use the same language? (Use complete sentences to answer the question.) Question 3 (1 point) Countries with better English have better incomes. Emerging econories (countries who do not have a lot money, buy are currently growing) and developing countries (countries who are working on becoming more organzied and advanced) have recognized the connection between producing large numbers of graduates skilled in English and an increase in economic performance (how much money a country makes). Countries that focus on adding English to their school curriculum are attracting foreign investment (companies and wealthy people from other countries spend money there). According to this paragraph, do developing countries make more money or less money when they have more of their students learn English in school? Question 4 (t point New findings about the English language learning business The dominance (popularity) of English as the global language of business means it's also the most widely taught language today. Countries now recognize the value of an English-speaking workforce (all workers as a group) by increasing money spent on school reforms and teacher training programs aimed at raising English proficiency levels (skill levels). Some facts about English language learning worldwide that might surprise you The growth of international business, travel, and education means that thousands of schools in countries throughout the world are hiring thousands of fluent English speakers every year to teach English: Right now, ESL (English as a Second Language) speakers outnumber native English speakers 2 to 1 worldwide. China is already the largest English-speaking country in the world. The number of English language learners in China is at least as large as the whole US native English speaking population--over 300 million and counting. Roughly 100,000 English teaching positions open every year. Latest estimates put the number of ESL schools and language institutes at 40,000+ worldwide. . Question: What are two facts about the increase of people learning English as a Second Language around the world? (Use complete sentences to answer the question.) Two trends in foreign-language teaching that are here to stay 1. ESL students are getting younger and younger. In the past ten years, the ESL industry. (group of businesses and schools who make money teaching English) has seen a huge increase in the number of children learning English as a Second language. Parents are quickly catching on to the fact that strong English skills offer their children better employment opportunities in the future, but governments are leading the charge. In many countries worldwide, English is now required at primary or elementary grade levels. For the past five years, countries including Saudi Arabia and Vietnam made English a mandatory. (required) subject for students in grades four and up. At the same time, Japan has introduced English learning at the primary level. Young learners in Dubai now start learning English in kindergarten 2. Technology will continue to disrupt and innovate English language teaching strategies. The foreign language classroom has come a long way and ESL teachers need to be able to meet the needs of 21st century English language learners. In today's world, technology is a significant (strong and important) force, forever changing how we do everything. English language teaching is the same. Increased technology usage in the classroom is speeding up the already fast pace. The explosion of technology in today's classrooms makes blended learning (where learning is done partly through online media) a reality. Every month, we're seeing more and more language apps appearing on the market for students who want to learn English on the go. Question: What are the two trends in foreign-language teaching from the information above? (Write your answers in complete sentences.) Question 6 (1 point) This article contains examples of how language UNITES (brings together) or DIVIDES (separates) people. Explain 2 examples from the article that demonstrate how language UNITES people. Question 7 (1 point) Explain 2 examples from the article that demonstrate how language DIVIDES people