The System of Basic English

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The System of Basic English is a simplified form of English that restricts vocabulary and grammar to a small, controlled word list to facilitate easier international communication and language learning.

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The System of Basic English canonical 2
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Predicate Object
instanceOf auxiliary language project
constructed language
controlled language
simplified form of English
aim minimize irregularities of English
provide a neutral, accessible form of English
reduce learning time for English
applicationDomain international communication
language teaching
technical and scientific explanation in simplified form
coDeveloper I. A. Richards
creator C. K. Ogden
surface form: Charles Kay Ogden
designPrinciple regularized usage rules
restricted grammar
restricted vocabulary
feature emphasis on clarity and ease of learning
rules for combining basic words to express complex ideas
small, controlled word list
grammarRestriction avoidance of complex idioms
limited verb forms
preference for simple sentence structures
hasAlternativeName Basic English
includesWordClasses adjectives
adverbs
conjunctions
nouns
prepositions
pronouns
verbs
influenceOn later controlled vocabularies
simplified English teaching materials
various simplified technical English systems
languageFamily English
lexicalPolicy avoid rare or specialized vocabulary
limit synonyms
use combinations of basic words instead of new terms
medium spoken communication
written communication
purpose facilitate international communication
serve as an international auxiliary language
simplify English for language learners
relatedConcept controlled natural language
international auxiliary language
language pedagogy
simplified English
targetAudience beginners in English language learning
international users needing a common language
non-native speakers of English
vocabularySize 850 core words
vocabularyType general-purpose core vocabulary

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C. K. Ogden authorOf The System of Basic English
Basic English introducedInPublication The System of Basic English
Basic English influenced The System of Basic English
this entity surface form: Globish