Dutch Fret about English on Campus

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Popularity of English as a medium of instruction at Dutch universities is alarming among local lecturers and students.  As English usage is particularly dominant at Master’s degree level,  Dutch are concerned that Dutch language is gradually disappearing from campuses.  To what extent should English language be used in non- native countries?

Read the article:

http://www.thejakartapost.com/youth/2018/06/03/shakespeare-in-trouble-dutch-fret-about-english-on-campus.html

Discussion questions:
1. Is what’s happening in Netherlands alarming?
2. Should non-English speaking countries teach English?
3. Why is English important to learn?
4. Can the use of English influence a native language?

 

 

 

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