Linguistic varieties of English

Linguistic Varieties of English Approximately how many people speak English on a regular basis? llion users (300 nativt, 300 second language and 100 further) Give some reasons of the importance of mastering English. English is second largest language of the world It’s a way of communicating in business situations How long back can the origin of the English language be traced? Can be traced back to the arrival of three Germanic tribes: Angles, Saxons and Jutes How/why is English influenced by French? The Normans conquered Britain in 1066 and influenced the language until English became dominant again in the 14th