agree that English is a global language? Do people know why they need a global language? Why do people all over the world learn English? Of course‚ English is a global language‚ but it does not mean everyone can speak English in the world‚ and it does not mean every country uses English as an official language. In 2009‚ English is the native language for one third of all people and on the first ranking that most people have spoken. (Weber‚ 1995‚ The World’s 10 most influential language.) People can
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ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE Abstract This paper is intended to raise awareness on the aspects which define English as an international language‚ by examining the characteristics of an international language‚ the number of users‚ how it spread to reach global status‚ what factors may impede its continued spread and what dangers are involved in the development of English as an international language. English’s
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Running head: English Language Anxiety [pic] English Language Anxiety among the Students of Centre for Foundation Studies‚ International Islamic University Malaysia Maryam Binti Tahir 115174 Centre for Foundation Studies International Islamic University Malaysia English for Academic Writing LE 4000 Tutor : Madam Suriati Mohd Yusoff 29th April 2013 Abstract The objectives of this study was to identify the specific language skill in which students in CFS‚ IIUM feel most
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with the correct word(s). Example You need to take care of yourself when youre ill. one yourself you 1 ________ can use the Internet for research when you write your term paper. One You Each other 2 ________ say its harder to learn languages after youre 12. They Theyre Their 3 ________ need to remember that were very lucky to have good food on the table for each meal. One Ourselves We 4 Alex talks to ________ when hes writing. Its pretty annoying myself each other
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English Essay – Conflict Conflict is a destructive force that makes victims of the innocent. Conflict is a destructive force that makes victims of the innocent. Not only those causing the conflict are harmed but also those exposed to it through friendships‚ loyalties‚ relations‚ families and communities and can be made victims. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (1595) successfully addresses the consequences conflict can have on innocent people‚ it is a main theme which builds tension and leads
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HISTROY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN BRIEF A BRIEF HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE History of English language will explain‚ why learning English as a second language is difficult without proper instruction‚ even though basic components are same. Throughout its history English has been influenced by the varieties of language. Living languages never remain static. Every language is the product of change and continues to change as long as it is spoken. Only dead languages like Latin or Sanskrit change no
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the first song I thought of. The chorus goes as follows “When the rain falls down‚ when it all turns around‚ when the light goes out‚ this isn’t the end.” I believe this part of the song portraits my reaction to the holocaust because I wish I could tell all the victims these simple words. Even if it was the end for them‚ it would have been better if I‚ or someone else‚ could have comforted them. Although this song has different context than the holocaust‚ I feel as if these words could have helped
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The World Language—English Can you speak English? English is spoken as a first language by the majority populations of several countries: including the United Kingdom‚ the United States‚ Canada‚ Australia‚ Ireland‚ New Zealand‚ and some Caribbean countries. Nowadays‚ many people in the world can communicate with others from different countries in English. For example‚ when a Chinese meets a German‚ they can talk very well as long as both of them can speak English. Also‚ there are more and more young
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knows the importance of English language in today’s world‚ importance of English language in our society and importance of English in daily life.The importance of English language in non spoken countries as well importance of English language in Pakistan increases day by day.As we know importance of English in communication is become very important day by day.As the second language we could never ask for questions why even the kids are already learned with the English language. Since elementary to college
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A History of the English Language Before the Germanic tribes arrived‚ the Celts were the original inhabitants of Britain. When the Germanic tribes invaded England‚ they pushed the Celt-speaking inhabitants out of England into what is now Scotland‚ Wales‚ Cornwall‚ and Ireland. The Celtic language survives today in the Gaelic languages‚ and some scholars speculate that the Celtic tongue might have influenced the grammatical development of English‚ though the influence would have been minimal
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