The findings of a Eurostat study conducted in 2007 have just been released showing that English is the most common language across the European Union (EU).
Of the 21 EU Member States, there are 6 states in which no data collected and of the remaining 15 states, English was spoken in 14 of them.
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There are so many English language learning tools out there and with the sometimes daily advances in technology, you are sure to find new and ground-breaking techniques and devices which make great tools for learning English. Here we provide you with a quick run-down on some of today’s learning English tools and electronic devices.
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In most Asian countries, people start learning English as a second language when they enter elementary school. They have to learn for more than three hours a week at the elementary school. As English is becoming a global language, the world is changing. These days, there are many effects of English as a global language. The most important effects are that companies are able to trade with foreign companies well, and that people spend a lot of time to learn English.
The first effect of English as a global language is that companies are able to trade with foreign companies easily. In fact, there are few countries in the world that are self-sufficient now. The overseas market has grown and has become important today. Consequently, most companies are trading with foreign companies. If a company cannot communicate well with foreign companies, their business deals may fall through. So, before, in a meeting or a conference, people used to communicate through a translator. However, people do not need a translator now because they could trade successfully with foreign companies using English. For this reason, companies hire capable professionals that can speak English fluently as a second language. As a result, companies are able to trade with other companies well without misunderstandings that result from language differences.
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So you’ve decided to take the plunge, to learn English as a second language (ESL) and you’ve arranged for your place on a course. Fantastic! But, now what? No matter how good your school or course, without the right attitude you could miss out on taking your English skills to a higher level. Read on to find out about our plan to successful ESL learning.
First things first; get out of your comfort zone and really test your English as a foreign language (EFL) skills: meet the locals and hang out with them!
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The English language can certainly be tricky for those who are not used to using it on a regular basis. Word order, vocabulary, and inflection can be very difficult without proper modeling. For this reason, there are several things that language learners can do on a regular basis to further improve their language skills. Read on to learn a little more about ways to improve your English language skills.
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English is one of the most difficult languages to learn from scratch.
It has no gender, no formal or informal tense, and has many exceptions
to the rules. Here are 5 proven ways to improve your English skills in
no time.
1. Don’t be embarrassed: The key to learning any language is to
interact with native speakers. So not matter how bad you think your
English skills are, you need to get out there and use the language. If
you feel shy, find a friend or roommate who will be your point man -
they will initiate the conversation and drag you into it.
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Agreed, it’s a language that’s more confusing than most, simply because some aspects seem to follow no standard rules at all, like the singular and plural of nouns. Native speakers and academics of English have all at one time or the other been bombarded with questions that leave them stumped – for example, “If the plural of mouse is mice, why is the plural of house not hice?”
But learning English, especially the spoken version, is an easier task than learning any other language, mainly because it is one language that’s spoken in almost all parts of the world. You have access to a plethora of options, and if you’re in a country where English is the predominant tongue, you’re in luck cause you’re bound to pick up the language in record time and impress your friends back home when you go to visit. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as we all know, so if you’re interested in trying your hand (or shall we say tongue) at this versatile and ever-growing language, here are a few tips that will help you along the way:
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English is a truly global language crossing many international boundaries. In fact, the English language is so popular; it is spoken in more than a hundred countries and has more than a million words. English has an inherent simplicity and flexibility allowing it to be learnt quickly, cementing English as a global language. As a great example, take the case of Indai. Hindi is the most widely spoken language, yet most people correspond in English. India plays host to many English speaking contact centres and 53% of Nigerians also speak English. English, as a global language, is very popular indeed, but why?
English began its development in Great Britain and was spread across the globe through the Commonwealth nations. It became so influential across the Commonwealth that countries adopted English above and beyond their own languages. Back to the case of India; with more than 22,000 languages and dialects it is perhaps clear why English became so popular and unifying. However, Hindi, being the most widely spoken language in India, never became the national language. Linguistic experts point out that the speed and depth with which the English language became so popular globally is unbelievable.
This is a great list of 21 phrases to show why English is such a tricky language to learn. It has been doing the rounds on the internet lately and we thought we’d share it with you all. Can you think of any other tricky phrases?
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