The English Language

1. Hom many people speak English?

 The people that speak English all over the world are approximately 1.800.000.000.

2. How many words does the English language have?

The English language had about 1 million words according to a calculation that took place in January 2014. It is said that every 98 minutes a new word is born.

3. Is there only one English language?

There isn't only one English language. There are also American English, Australian English, Scottish and Welsh.

4. Why do so many people around the world speak it?

The reason why so many people around the world speak English is because theEnglish language has become an inernational lingua franca. This means that English is used for communication between people who speak different languages.

5. Why are you learning English?

I'm learning English because I want to be able to communicate with people from around the world. In addition, I believe it will help me find a job when I grow up.

George Karamanis A6

 

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