Critical Reflection Journal

1) Friedrich (2000) notes that information on learners’ own attitudes can raise awareness of their own stereotypes, prejudices, and expectations as well as the linguistic features of the language. In a context you are familiar with, what stereotypes, prejudices, and expectations do you think students have about language? Why do they exist and what can be done to challenge them?
Friedrich, P. (2000) English in Brazil: functions and attitudes. World Englishes, 19(2), 215-23.