Listening and understanding

Three ways to speak English

Watch the video below.

Make notes of the key features of her language and message. Then answer the questions opposite.

Ted talks: Jamilia Lysicott - 3 ways to speak English

Questions

  1. What 3 different scenarios does Jamila Lyiscott identify for her changes in language?

    Click here to view suggested response: Home, school and friends.

  2. Why does she have 3 languages?

    Click here to view suggested response: Because she is articulate (because she knows how to code switch?).

  3. What does Jamila mean when she refers to a 'linguistic celebration'?

    Click here to view suggested response: Jamila means that she will not apologise for the fact that not all her languages are 'standardised' or 'accepted' as right; she is proud of the different ways she speaks.

  4. Consider situations when speakers use a different language to exclude others from their 'language community'. What impact does this have on effective listening?

    Click here to view suggested response: When people use language to exclude, it can do just that, make some people feel like outsiders, or they don't belong.

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