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World Englishes

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This worksheet explores Kachru's three-circle model of World Englishes for college and adult ESL learners. Students classify countries like India, Nigeria, and the Philippines as Inner Circle, Outer Circle, or Expanding Circle; evaluate statements about English varieties; and participate in a structured debate on the global spread of English. Includes team discussion rules and a word bank of 12 countries.

Subject:: English / Language Arts
Topic:: Literature
Grade Level:: College – All-Ages
Updated September 2025

Word Bank

India
Russia
South Korea
Canada
United States
Philippines
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Japan
New Zealand
Singapore
Australia

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