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The document discusses English as a global language. It notes that over 1 billion people speak English at a basic level due to its importance for many jobs and fields of study. English is the third most commonly spoken native language in the world. It is an official language in over 50 countries and is understood in many more countries where it is not an official language. English is used widely in books, magazines, newspapers, movies, television, music, radio and the internet. It is also important for science and diplomacy.

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English as a Global Language By Arun Divakaran 13352002 English Option
Why do we study English?
Would you like some coffee?
English as a Global Language Some knowledge of English is required in for many jobs and fields of study. As a result, over a billion people speak English at least at a basic level.
Choosing a Career
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The Most Common Languages in the World LANGUAGE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF NATIVE SPEAKERS (in the year 2000) COUNTRIES WITH SUBSTANTIAL NUMBERS OF NATIVE SPEAKERS 1. Mandarin Chinese 874,000,000 16 2. Hindi (India) 366,000,000 17 3. English 341,000,000 104 (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
Countries Where English Is an Official Language (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
Countries Where English Is an Official Language 1.Antigua and Barbuda 2.Australia 3.Barbados 4.Belize 5.Botswana 6.Cameroon 7.Canada 8.Dominica 9.Federated States of Micronesia 10.Fiji Islands 11.Ghana 12.Grenada 13.Guyana 14.India 15.Ireland 16.Jamaica 17.Kenya 18.Kiribati 19.Lesotho 20.Liberia 21.Malawi 22.Malta 23.Marshall Islands 24.Mauritius 25.Namibia 26.New Zealand 27.Nigeria 28.Palau 29.Papua New Guinea 30.Philippines 31.Rwanda 32.Saint Lucia 33.Samoa 34.Sierra Leone 35.Singapore 36.Solomon Islands 37.South Africa 38.Saint Kitts and Nevis 39.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 40.Swaziland 41.Tanzania 42.The Bahamas 43.The Gambia 44.Tonga 45.Trinidad and Tobago 46.Tuvalu 47.Uganda 48.United Kingdom 49.United States 50.Vanuatu 51.Zambia 52.Zimbabwe (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
Nations In Which English Is Not An Official Language, But Is Commonly Understood 1.Bahrain 2.Bangladesh 3.Brunei 4.Costa Rica 5.Cyprus 6.Czech Republic 7.Dominican Republic 8.Egypt 9.El Salvador 10.Eritrea 11.Estonia 12.Ethiopia 13.France 14.Germany 15.Greece 16.Honduras 17.Iceland 18.Israel 19.Jordon 20.Laos 21.Lebanon 22.Libya 23.Lichtenstein 24.Lithuania 25.Luxembourg 26.Malaysia 27.Maldives 28.Mexico 29.Monaco 30.Nauru 31.Nepal 32.Nicaragua 33.Norway 34.Oman 35.Pakistan 36.Panama 37.Peru 38.Poland 39.Portugal 40.Qatar 41.Saudi Arabia 42.Seychelles 43.Somalia 44.South Korea 45.Sri Lanka 46.Sudan 47.Suriname 48.Sweden 49.Switzerland 50.Thailand 51.The Netherlands 52.United Arab Emirates 53.Venezuela (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
When you travel abroad, you can communicate in English!
English as a Global Language Books, magazines, and newspapers written in English are available in many countries around the world. English is also the most commonly used language in the sciences.
Also in English¡­ Movies Internet Television Music Radio
English as a Global Language English is an important language for diplomacy.
You can use English to make foreign friends!
Tips for Learning English Talk with foreigners! Travel and study abroad Watch movies and TV Listen to music and the radio

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Arun ppt

  • 1. English as a Global Language By Arun Divakaran 13352002 English Option
  • 2. Why do we study English?
  • 3. Would you like some coffee?
  • 4. English as a Global Language Some knowledge of English is required in for many jobs and fields of study. As a result, over a billion people speak English at least at a basic level.
  • 7. The Most Common Languages in the World LANGUAGE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF NATIVE SPEAKERS (in the year 2000) COUNTRIES WITH SUBSTANTIAL NUMBERS OF NATIVE SPEAKERS 1. Mandarin Chinese 874,000,000 16 2. Hindi (India) 366,000,000 17 3. English 341,000,000 104 (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
  • 8. Countries Where English Is an Official Language (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
  • 9. Countries Where English Is an Official Language 1.Antigua and Barbuda 2.Australia 3.Barbados 4.Belize 5.Botswana 6.Cameroon 7.Canada 8.Dominica 9.Federated States of Micronesia 10.Fiji Islands 11.Ghana 12.Grenada 13.Guyana 14.India 15.Ireland 16.Jamaica 17.Kenya 18.Kiribati 19.Lesotho 20.Liberia 21.Malawi 22.Malta 23.Marshall Islands 24.Mauritius 25.Namibia 26.New Zealand 27.Nigeria 28.Palau 29.Papua New Guinea 30.Philippines 31.Rwanda 32.Saint Lucia 33.Samoa 34.Sierra Leone 35.Singapore 36.Solomon Islands 37.South Africa 38.Saint Kitts and Nevis 39.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 40.Swaziland 41.Tanzania 42.The Bahamas 43.The Gambia 44.Tonga 45.Trinidad and Tobago 46.Tuvalu 47.Uganda 48.United Kingdom 49.United States 50.Vanuatu 51.Zambia 52.Zimbabwe (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
  • 10. Nations In Which English Is Not An Official Language, But Is Commonly Understood 1.Bahrain 2.Bangladesh 3.Brunei 4.Costa Rica 5.Cyprus 6.Czech Republic 7.Dominican Republic 8.Egypt 9.El Salvador 10.Eritrea 11.Estonia 12.Ethiopia 13.France 14.Germany 15.Greece 16.Honduras 17.Iceland 18.Israel 19.Jordon 20.Laos 21.Lebanon 22.Libya 23.Lichtenstein 24.Lithuania 25.Luxembourg 26.Malaysia 27.Maldives 28.Mexico 29.Monaco 30.Nauru 31.Nepal 32.Nicaragua 33.Norway 34.Oman 35.Pakistan 36.Panama 37.Peru 38.Poland 39.Portugal 40.Qatar 41.Saudi Arabia 42.Seychelles 43.Somalia 44.South Korea 45.Sri Lanka 46.Sudan 47.Suriname 48.Sweden 49.Switzerland 50.Thailand 51.The Netherlands 52.United Arab Emirates 53.Venezuela (Source: Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia)
  • 11. When you travel abroad, you can communicate in English!
  • 12. English as a Global Language Books, magazines, and newspapers written in English are available in many countries around the world. English is also the most commonly used language in the sciences.
  • 13. Also in English¡­ Movies Internet Television Music Radio
  • 14. English as a Global Language English is an important language for diplomacy.
  • 15. You can use English to make foreign friends!
  • 16. Tips for Learning English Talk with foreigners! Travel and study abroad Watch movies and TV Listen to music and the radio