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Curipod generated lesson: "English today". #professional-development
celeste.lemus
Updated 3 months ago
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In a few words, describe how you feel about the English language today?
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The Use of English in Today's World
English is the most widely used language for communication, both locally and internationally. English is essential for business, travel, research, and even entertainment. English is also used to bridge cultural divides and increase understanding between nations.
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English today
Grammar, the structure of a language, which includes the rules of syntax, morphology, and phonology that govern the combination of words and symbols to form meaningful sentences.
Vocabulary, the range of words and phrases that are used in a particular language or subject.
Punctuation, the use of symbols and other marks to indicate the structure and organization of written language.
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Did you know?
English is the second most spoken language in the world, after Mandarin Chinese. The English language has the largest vocabulary of any language in the world. The longest word in the English language is ‘pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis’ which is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica particles.
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What do you think has been the biggest influence on the development of English language today?
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In what ways has the English language evolved and adapted to modern technology and communication in the 21st century?
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What do you think are the benefits and challenges of learning and communicating in English today?
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Which of the following is considered a global language?
- Mandarin
- English
- Spanish
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Approximately how many people speak English as their first language worldwide?
- 500 million
- 360 million
- 1 billion
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What is the most widely spoken second language in the world?
- German
- French
- English
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Which country has the largest number of English speakers as a second language?
- India
- China
- Brazil
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Which English word was recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
- Selfie
- Emoji
- WiFi
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