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 In
this lesson you will learn a few facts about the English language.
You will choose why you are studying English on the survey below and
leave a comment in the discussion section.
Focus: listening, reading, writing |
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Hi. In the classroom today you will learn a few facts about the
English language.
Approximately 375 million people speak English as their first
language.
English today is probably the third largest language by number of
native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Including second language English speakers, the total number of
English speakers ranges from
500 million to over one billion people depending on the level of the
speaker.
The countries with the highest populations of native English
speakers are
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United States with 215 million
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United Kingdom with 58 million
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Canada with 18.2 million
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Australia with 15.5 million
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Ireland with 3.8 million
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South Africa with 3.7 million
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New Zealand with 3.5 million.
India has the largest number of English as a Second Language
speakers.
Following India is the People's Republic of China.
Modern English is the main international language in
communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio,
and diplomacy.
A basic knowledge of English has become a requirement in a number of
fields, occupations, and professions.
Although many people learn English for their careers, still many
learn English for other reasons.
Why are you studying English?
Until next time. |
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Take the survey and leave a comment |
 Why
are you studying English?
English is the most studied language in the world.
Everyone has different reasons for learning English.
Choose your reason for studying English on the survey below and leave a comment in the
discussion section.
Posting a comment is GOOD
ENGLISH WRITING PRACTICE and the perfect way to
express your thoughts. Be sure to include which country
you're from in your comment. |
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