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In most European countries, and increasingly in China and other Asiatic countries, English is a second language studied from elementary school on. The majority of young adult Europeans, and virtually all young Europeans today speak decent conversational English, and many of them speak it with near fluency. Asian nations are coming up fast in that regard. But in Arab nations, the people you see on the news who speak good English are mostly those who went to college in the USA. Taken on a world-wide basis, most other nations - particularly European nations - put Americans to shame with their grasp of our language, which is, after all, a "foreign" language to them. Best of all may be the Netherlands, where study of English was a school requisite as long as 50 years ago. Most adults in Holland speak English almost as well as they speak Dutch.
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Do most people know English language?
Yes a large population of the world can communicate in English, though it is not their first language. English is very popular and is used all around the world.
Why is most of the world wide web in English?
because English is the main language of this world and 91 percent know the English today.9 percent people didnot know English languageso,most of the world wide web in English
What language is spoken by the greatest number of people in the world?
While Mandarin Chinese probably has the greatest number of people speaking it, if we consider the question as "what language do the most people know how to use", then it would be English. If we take it as "what language can be spoken world wide by the most people", that would be English. And if we take it as "what is the most popular secondary language to learn", that would be English. While over a billion people in China do then speak Mandarin, the fact that there are over a billion people in India who learn English as a second language balances that nicely. And of course, people in China often learn English.
Why should English be the official language?
because its what most people know
Why is English such an important international language?
The English language is important to people in many parts of the world because it is their native language. But I doubt that's what you mean. The English language is important in the world today because of the dominant position of the United States in an increasingly globalized world. Because it is important for many countries to do business with the United States, it is helpful for the people of those countries to learn English. Since this has been true for most of the period since World War II, many people around the world have learned the language. Since they have, it has become a way that, for example, a French person may speak to a Japanese. English has become the lingua franca of international business.
What is the most important language to learn in this world English French and Mandarin?
It depends on your personal and professional goals. English is widely spoken and is considered the global language of business and diplomacy. Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers in the world and is becoming increasingly important in global trade. French is one of the official languages of international organizations like the UN. Ultimately, the most important language for you to learn depends on your specific interests and needs.
How many words in the English language do people know on average?
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What is the English version of gangnamstyle psy?
I do not know the english version but I do know what language it is in and that language is Koreon.
What is the average English as a second language salary?
If you have English as a second language salary its not a bad idea since this language is quite common and a powerful nation in the world. This language is good to know in order to make some money.
Does Japanese people write in English?
If they know the language, then yes. They also "borrow" English words and on occasion write them in English instead of katakana.
Who knows how to speak English?
People who are born in a country where English is spoken, like England and the United States, knows how to speak English. Also, People who have English as a second language know how to speak English.
What are the Merits and Demerits of the English language?
Grammar is the way people use a language. There are always dialects with substantially different grammar, but one dialect becomes known as the standard and literary form of the language. In America it is called Standard American English. Traditional English grammar has been the usage of the best speakers and writers of English. Nowadays English grammar is being changed by people who learned to speak English from television, which has no good speakers and very little good writing.
