<Before watching>

 

• What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “diversity of English”? Why?
• Do you feel your way of speaking English is unique? If so, how? If not, why not?

 

— While watching, take notes on anything that interests, strikes, or puzzles you.—

 

<Discussions/Reflections> 

 

• What did you learn from this episode? Did you find anything interesting or surprising while watching it?
• Did anything in the episode resonate with your personal experiences?
• Has this episode influenced your perspectives toward communication with diverse English speakers? If so, how? If not, why not?
• Can you think of some English words that are commonly used in one place but not in another? 
• When you first heard the expression “panel beating,” what came to mind?
• What are the pros and cons of using subtitles (transcripts) for this video?

 

<Further Questions> 

 

• Do you believe that where you are from plays a major role in determining how you speak English? If so, why? If not, why not?
• What kind of English do you think is socially valued or stigmatized in your known community? What is the reason/factor behind it?