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Why is it important to know English?

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Which countries speak English?

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USA

At least 231 million.

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The United Kingdom

About 60 million.

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Around 33 million

Canada

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Australia

Around 17 million.

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Ireland

4.2 million.

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New Zealand

3.7 million.

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South Africa

About 6.6 million

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Around 840 million people speak English around the world.

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Can you think about reasons to know English? Share your ideas with your partner

Useful Vocabulary

Mother tongue

Native speakers

Foreign language

Second language

Bilingual speakers

L1 / L2

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Why do I need to speak English?

Acquiring a second language will help you become bilingual. This will enable you to work anywhere.

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English is an International Language.

When people from different places meet, they use English to communicate.

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English is the Language of Science and Academia

In order to succeed, English is necessary.

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The Music World

If I want to understand English songs, I need to know English well.

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English in Movies

When we know English, we don’t have to �depend on subtitles.

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English is Important for our Future

When you know English, you have more opportunities to succeed in life.

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English Trivia

  • How many words does the English language have?
  • Over a million
  • How many words does the average educated person know?
  • About 15,000
  • Which country has more English speakers – USA or China?
  • China
  • How much of the world’s population speaks English?
  • About one-fourth (1/4)
  • Which language is the most commonly spoken?
  • 1 Chinese 2 Spanish 3 English

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Let’s learn to speak English!

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Thank you and good luck!