billion people in the world now speak English? According to a recent report "...three billion people will be speaking or learning English within a decade." English is the language of globalization. It’s the language of international business and politics. It is the primary language used for most computers and for the inner workings of the Internet. English is the dominant international language in communications‚ science‚ aviation‚ entertainment‚ radio and diplomacy. English is an important tool
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Malaysian English versus Standard English Introduction Many countries use the English Language as a second language or perhaps its official language. When we talk about English Language‚ the most acknowledged kind is called Standard English (SE). In Malaysia‚ English is widely used‚ as it is our country’s second language. However‚ the type of English that is more commonly used here is known as Malaysian English (ME). Malaysian English (ME) Vs Standard English (SE) ME is quite different
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English as a Global Language International English is the concept of the English language as a global means of communication in numerous dialects‚ and also the movement towards an international standard for the language. It is also referred to as Global English‚[1] World English‚ Common English‚ Continental English‚ or General English. Sometimes‚ these terms refer simply to the array of varieties of English spoken throughout the world. Sometimes‚ "international English" and the related terms above
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English Is Important In Both Our Personal And Professional Lives “ ENGLISH IS IMPORTANT IN BOTH OUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES” Modern English‚ sometimes described as the first global lingua franca‚ is the dominant language or in some instances even the required international language of communications‚ science‚ information technology‚ business‚ aviation‚ entertainment‚ radio and diplomacy. Its spread beyond the British Isle began with the growth of the British Empire‚ and by the late 19th
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English Next Why global English may mean the end of ‘English as a Foreign Language’ David Graddol The moral rights of the author have been asserted. The opinions expressed in this book are not necessarily those of the British Council. Designed and produced by The English Company (UK) Ltd www.english.co.uk Cover design by Intro (Last minor revision Jan 2007) © British Council 2006 The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We
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English‚ which is spoken by 1.9 billon of the world’s population as their first language (Redman‚ 2004)‚ has been spreading rapidly in the world since the British Industrial Revolution and colonialism in many continents such as Asia‚ Africa and North America during the 18th century (Lavot‚ 2000). As the influence of English is increasing‚ some linguists think that it is a natural process of successful international communication. However‚ many other languages are also dying out at an accelerating
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Do we rely too much on technology? Technology is a great thing‚ it is used anywhere and everywhere around the world. Whether it’s a radio or an iPad‚ we all have some sort of technological device lying around somewhere in the house. Technology can be portrayed as our twenty-first century slave (without the feeding). You can ask it to do something and it will do it for you‚ it is a way of improving our living conditions. This might draw you back on a present for your mum or your house bills‚ but
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thousand five hundred million people worldwide speak English‚ of whom three hundred seventy five million are native speakers (McKay 2016). Therefore‚ English language is now considered as an international language‚ and it is often taught as a foreign language accompanied by teaching both American and British Cultural studies. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)‚ in simple words‚ means the teaching of English language in a non-English-speaking region. Education in American and British cultures
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Should English Be the Second Official Language of Taiwan? English is the most widely and internationally spoken language in the world; many countries set English as their second official language‚ such as Singapore‚ India‚ and Korea. We may hear plenty of news reporting the rapid development of economy in these countries‚ and it is no doubt that one of the biggest advantages they hold is the knowledge of language. Therefore‚ in this business world‚ we should understand that language makes us
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Reasons Why You Should Learn English “If you talk to a man in a language he understands‚ that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language‚ that goes to his heart.”- Nelson Mandela. There are numerous benefits to learn English as a foreign language but in this article I will try to explain only three reasons that why you should learn English as a second language. As we know languages are most important part of communications and especially these days communication
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