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 century.
What is "Standard English"?
The way English is taught in schools and used in prints. Even though it is also a dialect.
Explain the terms dialect, sociolect and accent
Dialect: A variation in grammar often associated with particular regions (geography)
Sociolect: variety of language spoken by a particular ethnic, religious, age or employment
group or the social class
Accent: the way people pronounce words and tends to linked with a particular dialect
For a Dane, which is better to learn: American or British English? What rule of thumb should be followed in speech and writing?
It does not matter, the rule of thumb is to just always be consistent, so either use British or American, don’t mix them.
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