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The English language is not a second or foreign language. But it is the first language to learn, or, in some cases around the world, it is the second language to learn after the native language, for exmaple, of China or France. It is a foreign language to the rest of the world because they have never heard someone speak it, so it's kinda like for us when someone speaks Swahili.
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Is teaching of English as a Foreign Language increasing or decreasing around the world?
English is no longer being taught as a foreign language but is a cumpolsary language.
Where is English spoken as second language in some countries?
Where is English spoken as second? English is an official language in the world.
Why is English considered as second language?
English is considered as second language for people whose first language is not English. For people who have been primarily speaking English since they were little, English is their first language.
Where is English spoken as second language?
English is a widely spoken second language (but not first language) in many countries, including:GermanyPhilippinesMalaysiaNigeriaPakistanSri LankaIndiaBrazilNetherlandsNorwayDenmarkSwedenIcelandIsrael
What is TESOL?
TESOL is an acronym for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Other acronyms used interchangeably with this include:- TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)These all refer to the industry of teaching English to non-native English speakers.
Is English the second language in Russia?
English is the most widely spoken foreign language in Russia, but it would be debatable to call it the second language of Russia.
Is English spoken in Slovakia?
English is a popular foreign language in Slovakia, and 26% of the population is fluent in English as a second language.
What is Iceland's second language?
The second language native to Iceland is Icelandic Sign Language. The second most widely spoken language in Iceland is English (as a foreign language).
Is English taught as a second language in Germany?
Yes. In most parts of Germany English is the first foreign language taught at school.
Why English is the second language of most foreign countries?
English is the official International language for all business communication and all airline communications therefore it is the most useful language to learn as a second language.
What has the author Robert L Saitz written?
Robert L. Saitz has written: 'Ideas in English: for students of English as a second language' -- subject(s): Textbooks for foreign speakers, Problems, exercises, Second language acquisition, English language, Readers 'Workout in English' -- subject(s): English language, Textbooks for foreign speakers, Problems, exercises 'Milestones' -- subject(s): Textbooks for foreign speakers, English language, Readers 'Stimulus a First Reader Workbook in English'
What is the difference between English as second language and English as foreign language?
English as a Second Language (ESL) is teaching or learning English in an English speaking country (thus giving learners lots of opportunities to practice English outside the classroom). English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is teaching or learning English in a Non-English speaking country (thus learners have much fewer opportunities to practice English outside the classroom).
What was the second-most-spoken foreign language in the u.s. in 2006?
If one considers English to be a native language of the U.S. (which could be a point of debate in itself), then Spanish would be the most-spoken foreign language and the dialects of the Chinese language would be the second most-spoken foreign language.
Which language is considered as a foreign language and as the official language of India?
English is the a foreign language that has become a major official language of India. Indians who speak different Indian languages typically revert to English as it is a second language for everyone and therefore makes everyone equal.
What are the Foreign sources in the English language?
help me on how to discuss the various foreign sources of English language
What has the author Mary Bonomo Finocchiaro written?
Mary Bonomo Finocchiaro has written: 'Teaching children foreign languages' -- subject(s): Modern Languages, Study and teaching (Elementary) 'Children's living Spanish' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Textbooks for foreign speakers, English speakers, Study and teaching, Spanish language 'The foreign language learner' -- subject(s): Modern Languages, Study and teaching 'English as a second/foreign language' -- subject(s): English language, Foreign speakers, Study and teaching 'Educator's vocabulary handbook for administrators, supervisors, teachers, students, and others, learning and using English as a foreign language' -- subject(s): English language, Foreign speakers, Glossaries, vocabularies, Study and teaching 'English as a second language'
What has the author Christine Chuen Meng Goh written?
Christine Chuen Meng Goh has written: 'Teaching speaking' -- subject(s): FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, Foreign speakers, Study and teaching, Spoken English, English language 'Teaching listening in the language classroom' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, Foreign speakers, English language, Listening
