...Why English is important IF YOU are currently learning English in a school, college or institute of further education, you join approximately one billion other people around the world who are engaged in the same pursuit. However, as you try to memorise proper grammar, and try to avoid the mistakes common to most students of English, you may wonder why you are learning the language in the first place. So, why is English important? After Mandarin, English is spoken by more people than any other language, and is the native language of more than 350 million people. More people speak English than those who speak the Arabic and French languages combined. Moreover, English is the international language of diplomacy, business, science, technology, banking, computing, medicine, aviation, UN & NATO armed forces, engineering, tourism, Hollywood films and arguably the best pop and rock music in the world. English has plenty of words to choose from. In fact, an English speaker is offered the biggest vocabulary of any language with a choice of 500,000 to 1,000,000 words (including technical and scientific terms). But don’t panic, most English speakers do very well with a vocabulary of around 20,000 words. English can be fun too. For instance, the music of such stars as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and Madonna has encouraged fans to speak the language of their idols, whilst others have enrolled in English classes to improve their understanding...
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...Why is English the international language? The fact that English is now the main international language is indisputable. In all aspects of international life – trade, science, diplomacy, education and travel – the common language is English and has been for decades. There are two main reasons why English is the current lingua franca; political history and economics. First, one of the main reasons why English is the international language in the world today is the fact that Britain was the global superpower in the nineteenth century and America is the global superpower in the twentieth and twenty-first. For example, these two English-speaking countries were the most important countries in terms of the military and trade. By conquering and colonising so much of the world, their customs, culture and way of life became common in those parts of the world. This is why so many ex-British colonies now have English as the national language, with many of their people speaking English as a first language. Second, a further reason for the spread and of English is economics. By being the global political and military superpower, these two countries also became the leading trading nations and many countries and territories needed to learn English in order to trade with them. The USA is currently a major trading partner with almost every other country on the planet due to the size of the consumer economy. This explains why in many countries, English is...
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...plays and important role in human life. Out of all the languages in the world, English is considered as the international language. There are some reasons why English is so important and many people attempt to learn it Sri Lanka is a developing country and everyone has to learn English because today everything seems to be English. When we consider about education in Sri Lanka, children are forced to learn English starting at preschool in order to make their English better. English is added as a compulsory subject in O Level examination and in A Level examination in SL. Sri Lankan universities are conducting almost all the studies through English medium. After completing a university degree it's time to take up a professional course and of course those professional courses are in English medium. So I think you have to have a very good knowledge of English to be educated and to shine in the society. The next fact I'm sharing with you is finding a job in this competitive society. Every boss is looking for qualified, talented, smart and confident employees. For example if you apply for a high class job and when you go for the interview, do you know what kind of employees are going to be hired up? Why English is so important to find a job? because we already know that people deal with others in English language especially in the business world, scientific world and other. So what my point here is that you can't get a pretty good job or a promotion without knowing proper English. How...
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...School Students’ oral English Interest Abstract With the opening-up of China, English teaching has been getting more and more attention, especially since Beijing won the bid to hold the 2008 Olympic Games，the economy and society developed quickly in China and different cultures have come into contact more and more, there is no denying that English will play an important role in communication. As a result, English teaching and reform are coming to a turning point, how to improve students' spoken English is the core issue of students and teachers. Students are more and more eager to learn English well especially the oral English, but a lot of difficulties and barriers in the way. Therefore, how to stimulate middle school students' oral English interest becomes more and more important. In this paper, the author pays attention to studying the present situation of Middle school students Oral English study, and propose some personnel but effective strategies to stimulate students’ oral English skills. Key words：Oral English, interests, communication. Table of Contents Abstract…………………………..........................….............................................……….ii Table of Contents…………………………………………………………........…………iii Outline…………………………………………………………………………………… v 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………… 1 2. The Significant Value of Oral English………………………………………………… 2 2.1 English is the most widely used languages…………………………………………. 2 2.2 Oral English Skills is the Necessary...
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...Standard English In Word on the Street: Debunking the Myth of a “Pure” Standard English, John McWhorter does just that. He aims to help the public understand those ideas that until now have only been studied by linguists so that their distorted perception of language may be altered. He divides the book into three main sections, going from a general description of basic principles, to specific examples of how these principles apply to everyday language, with an introduction that paints a clear picture of why this book is an important read. With slyly injected humor, McWhorter is able to take difficult linguistic concepts and present them in a way that provides a delightful read for all audiences. Part one centers on one specific idea: that language change is not decay. McWhorter spends many pages trying to convince the reader that changes in language are natural and an expected part of the history of every language in the world. He uses specific examples from English so that even someone with no background in linguistics can understand the points he is trying to get across. He delves a little bit into history to show how and why different dialects arise, and why there is no such thing as a “bad grammar.” McWhorter then goes on to explain how languages mix together and how this also brings about change. He tries to illustrate how modern Standard English came to be what it is from a mixture of many languages over time, and is successful at convincing the reader that English is not...
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...didn't study English. How would people be speaking and learning today? In order to sound educated and literate people need to thoroughly study English. It is also heavily needed in the business world as well as your own private world. English also teaches you to communicate and process things more accurately. If we didn't have a set English language communicating would be extremely difficult. The main reason to study English is to sound educated and literate. In order to advance in the professional world, you must have proper English and good speech. For example, although President George W. Bush is an extremely smart and important person he at times lacks public speaking abilities. This has been a detriment to him and a big reason why people may not favor him. Where as, President Bill Clinton spoke very well and was very poplar with the people because he was able to properly connect with the public. This ties in the reason for why studying English thoroughly is important in the business world. In order to obtain a good career an advancement as well as respect from your peers you have to be literate and well educated. An additional reason for studying English is for communication. You are much more accepted in the world if you portray yourself better. People will think of you in a better way and you will have a better chance of being accepted. You will most likely also have more opportunities in life. In conclusion there are many reasons as to why studying English is important...
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...Questionnaire about English learning needs 2002.10/15 Tutor：程晓堂 Group members: 陆敏、林松、刘晓平、梁源 Subjects: five Chinese majored post-graduate students Age: about 35 Sex: female Read following questions and choose your answers after thinking them over. If necessary, you can give your own answers. |questions |numbers |numbers |numbers | | |of Yes |of No |of Partly | |1.You learn English compulsorily. |1 |1 |3 | |2.If you learn English well, you will be promoted, |0 |2 |3 | |have a better job or get a higher salary. | | | | |3.Learning English is a waste of time because you |3 |1 |1 | |will never use it in future. | | | | |4.You learn English just because you are interested |1 |2 |2 | |in it or in the culture of English-speaking world. | | | | |5.Your English knowledge is acquired mainly from your|0 |2 |3 | |English teachers at school. | ...
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...communication. A language is the written and spoken methods of combining words to create meaning used by a particular group of people. There are so many languages used in the world. Out of the many languages in the world, English language plays a significant role in the day to day lives of the people. Do you think English is a global linking language? If I were to answer this question I’d say yes. Maybe your answer might differ from mine. "English is without a doubt the actual universal language" said Carlos Carrion Torres of Brazil. What so ever let us see why I believe that English is a global linking language. English language is known to be a global language. But what exactly is a global language? Global language is the language spoken internationally that many people learn as a second language. There are so many languages in the world but out of those many languages English language is considered to be a language that links the world together. In my point of view I believe that English language holds the world together. Today in the competitive world everything is done in English. If you know your English very well it will be very easy for you to face the competitive world. Nowadays people tend to learn English language mostly because it is the internationally spoken language which many people can understand. In most countries English is considered to be their second...
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...Immigrants Learning English What does immigrant mean? Immigrant is a person who comes into a country to live there. When immigrants come into whatever country, they have to learn a new culture and new language to integrate society in that country. In fact, language is the key of the culture, so learning new language in new country will help immigrants understand more about the typical culture’s in new country; each country has a different languages, and language is the most important thing to communication with native speakers so that it helps people understand each other. For example, if immigrants come to France, they have to learn French; immigrants move to China, they can learn Chinese; or if immigrants are resident in Spain, they must learn Spanish etc. Likewise, immigrants, who come into the U.S, can learn English; learning English is very helpful to immigrants in the U.S because they can communicate with somebody by English, get more opportunities and support their children. First, learning English helps immigrants can communicate with native speakers or...
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... ENGLISH AND ME When the climates change everyone should be affected either positively or negatively. For example, we are in fall semester. A couple of people are expected to wear totally different from summer clothes. I was speaking other languages such as Swahili, Kiruliiru, Kibembe, Kirundi, some of Lingala and French back home in Africa. But as I moved from there to the United States I have to study English Languages. I’m learning English because I have changed the continent, country and the community. Learning English is meaningful, helpful or valuable and makes things easier. So, am going to say about my English studying and its element of why or why not I can’t stay in the USA without learning it. I am studying English to improve my knowledge and have better communication. Also English is something to be done by me because I have changed the continent, country and the community. For instance, in my country Congo, I could live without speaking English as Swahili, Kifuliiru my mother language, French and Lingala are the most languages spoken in the enterer country. I am good speaker when it comes to speak in those languages. But in the USA, the most language spoken is English. I hope learning English will result to the help of myself to achieve my goal to become a good speaker and interacting with other people; this is why I am taking English classes for my better future. I am not reluctant English student. Why? The...
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...Can English be Dethroned? How many languages do you speak? Is English your second language? Most people would agree that English is the current lingua franca of the world, which is the most commonly used language. And as global economy continues to grow, more than ever before will be studying English. Some others believe that English will eventually be replaced to be the world’s lingua franca. Even though some people oppose the future status of English as a global language, I believe that they are wrong because they do not see the advantages that English has. English is the language that you cannot ignore in our world today. It is considered like a link to connect people from everywhere in business, education and communication. The English language is and will be important in a global society. People need it in their life all around the world because they need a common language. This is the main reason why English is the most widely spoken and the most commonly studied language in the world. First of all, some people do not accept English as a main language, on the contrary, they have a strong ambition to change it because they think if they adopt English as a global language, there would be some people who may stop using less their native languages. In contrast, I believe those people should not react in that way, they should see the advantages of English as a global language instead of the disadvantages. Also, people who have English as a second language do not use it for...
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...I would like to be accepted in the Honors English class for my freshman year at high school. There many ratiocinations as to why I desire to be in the class, and reasons as to why I should be considered to possibly have an opportunity to participate in the program. I presume as if I hold many attributes that determine and compel me to be in the course. Additionally, there are various ambitions that I hope to attain, if I am conceded in the program. To start, I want to be admitted into the class for a variety of contrasting reasons. While growing up, I have always pushed myself to my full potential. I strive to get good grades, and do the best on my assignments in school, and anywhere else. Therefore, I want to surround myself with others...
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...Downturn English Level in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a prosperous international financial city of the world. For this business world, English is important. But Hong Kong students have a downturn English level, they have got worse and worse result of English public examinations in recent years, many people state that is the responsibility of local schools and universities. In fact, the poor English proficiency of students is created by their own personal motivation and living environment or government policy. I am going to discuss several reasons how students are getting poor English. One of the reasons, I believe, is the changing educational policy by the government. Not only will it affect the environment of studying English for students, it also makes it difficult for teachers. Both students and teachers are always to adapt these new and complex educational systems. For example, the government implemented the policy called “Mother-tongue Education” earlier. Obviously, students have got worst English proficiency in this program, because some of the subjects had been changed into Chinese. Students have less opportunity to write, read, speak and listen. In addition, both politically and economically, but also from the economic aspect, Hong Kong society must recognize Putonghua, due to the rise of China. So the government had to carry out the educational policy “two language and three dialects”. This reduces the important of English and Putonghua has become more important. For...
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.......... D. SCIENTIFIC ASSIGNMENT............................................................ TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Part 1: Introduction Rationale Aims and objectives Scope of the study Research questions Methods of the study Part 2: Development Chaper 1: Theoretical Background 1.Wh- questions in English . 2.1 What is a Wh- question?. 2.2 The semantic and pragmatic approach to English Wh-questions . Chapter 2: A contrastive analysis of the English and Vietnamese Wh-questions 1. A contrastive analysis of Wh- questions in English and Vietnamese equivalents. 1.1 Introduction . 1.2 Structures. . Chapter 3: Common errors made by HOU students in using English Wh- questions and suggested solutions 1. Introduction . 2. Research background and Methodology 2.1 The subjects 2.2 Instrument . 2.3 Procedures . 2.4 Findings . 3. Some suggestions to correct common errors . Part 3. Conclusion 1. Summary of the findings . 2. Implication for teaching and learning . 3. Suggestion for further studies. Appendix 1: Questionnaire. II.SCIENTIFIC NOTE Faculty of English, Hanoi Open University 11st,April,2016 NOTICE Scientific research presentations On the occasion annual scientific meeting, the school has decided organize scientific research presentations...
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...of foreign language learning in Britain. In the first text, “why do we continue to isolate ourselves by only speaking English?” Will Hutton clarity how he think it´s important for the individual person and the English people to learn more than the language, which are their native language. He talk about how it´s important to speak a foreign language, especially to save the Britain´s future economic. By comparing England and America where he see same “xenophobia” culture, he indicate why American can have their attitude to foreign language while they can´t, like it´s saying in the text. In addition will Hutton see this as a lost interest in other countries from the youth, he discuss how that fact establish this unwillingness. The second text by David Hughes “Do we really need foreign language skills to flourish?” David Hughes thinks that the fluency in foreign language is a benefit for anyone, but he doesn´t see the importance in that, when the rest of the world is learning English. When David Hughes went to the Far East, he heard English spoken everywhere, and as he wrote it in the text. The third text by Susan Purcell “Saying Britons ´don’t do´ languages is a fallacy” explain why the discussion about the English language skills is far more nuances. Susan Purcell is comparing the text to the EU-countries with England. She is talking about how the other European Union countries compare their language and how English is the mandatory first foreign language in 13 of the EU´s member...
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