This document discusses the history and development of English as an international language. It outlines the stages of English from its Proto-English roots to Modern English used globally today. It also examines different models of promoting English internationally and simplified versions developed to aid international communication.

1. English Language
International English

2. Historical context
• Proto – English
• Old English
• Middle English
• Early Modern English
• Modern English
(A.K.A. International English)

3. Common
English
International World
English English
Global Continental
English English
General
English

4. Methods of Promotion
1. Laissez- Faire approach.
2. Institutional sponsorship and grass-roots
promotion of language programs.
3. Institutional Legislation.
4. International legislation.

5. Modern Global language
No official
rule/
internationa
l business

7. English as a Lingua Franca in
foreign language teaching
English as an Additional Language EAL,
based on American or British standards
of English,

8. • English as an International Language EIL
Aims to equip students with the linguistic
tools to communicate internationally.

9. Models of Simplifide English
• Basic English
• Threshold level English
• Globish
• Basic Global English