Modern world is becoming smaller all the time. Every day distances between different countries seem less. For this reason it’s becoming more and more important to know different languages, especially English.
One billion people speak English today. That’s about 20% of the world’s population. 400 million people speak English as their first language. For the other 600 million people it’s either a second language or a foreign language.
English is the first language in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. It is one of the official languages in Canada, the Irish Republic and the Republic of South Africa.
As a second language English is spoken in more than 60 countries. It is used by the government, businessmen and universities.
English is the language of politics and diplomacy, science and technology, business and trade, sport and pop music. 80% of all information in the world’s computers is in English. 75% of the world’s letters and faxes are in English. 60% of all international telephone calls are made in English. More than 60% of all scientific journals are written in English.
To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated person, for every good specialist. Learning a language is not an easy thing. It’s a long and slow process that takes a lot of time and patience. But it’s a must.
English is taught throughout the world and a lot of people speak it quite well. In our country English is very popular: it is studied at schools (sometimes even at nursery schools), colleges and universities.
Everyone will speak English soon — I’m sure of it. We all need to understand each other. To do that we need an international language, and that’s English.
1. Why is it necessary to know English today?
It is necessary to know English, because the world language is English, that is why there are many people who speak English, the range of communication is large.
2. English is a world language, isn’t it?
English is considered to be easier to understand than other languages, which is why it is a universal language.
3. How many people speak English?
One miliard people around the world speak English.
4. In what countries is English the official language (one of the official languages)?
English is the first language in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand.
5. Is English popular in Russia?
Not so much
6. Is learning languages an easy thing?
Learning languages is not easy, but it is necessary.
7. When did you begin learning English?
I want learned English in the third grade.
8. How long have you been learning English?
We have been learning English for almost eight years
9. Have you read any books in English?
No, I have not read English books
10. Have you seen any films in English?
Because I do not understand English very well, I do not watch English movies
11. Have you ever visited an English-speaking country?
No
12. What other languages would you like to know?
Yes
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