Question

Who proposed the concept of World Englishes and the Three Circles Model?

• A. Noam Chomsky
• B. David Crystal
• C. Braj Kachru
• D. Randolph Quirk

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Braj Kachru

Braj Kachru introduced the influential Three Circles Model of World Englishes:

• Inner Circle (native English speakers)

• Outer Circle (English as a second language)

• Expanding Circle (English as a foreign language)