The term lingua franca derives from Lingua Franca, a hybrid language, consisting of Italian mixed with French, Spanish, Greek, Arabic and Turkish. In fact, Lingua Franca itself is a pidgin.
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- Which of the following language was/is not a lingua franca A: English B: French C: Japanese D: Latin E: Italian
- As for lingua franca English, which statements are true? （ ） A: Mandarin is the lingua franca to speakers in different Chinese dialects. B: A Thai and an Indonesian may choose English as a lingua franca in ASEAN. C: It is a common language used by people of different language backgrounds to communicate with each other. D: English is the only lingua franca in EU.
- Which of the following language was/is not a lingua franca?
- __________ was a Lingua Franca in the Middle Ages and __________ became a Lingua Franca in the 18th century. Today __________ is considered a Lingua Franca because it has become the most widely used language spoken by non-native speakers. It is often called a __________ language that sustains communication in this global village---the world.
- The original Lingua Franca is believed to be ______. A: Proto Germanic B: an Italian-based pidgin C: a Dutch-based pidgin D: Chinese pidgin English