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About English
English is the most widely spoken language in the world when including second-language speakers, and is the global lingua franca of business, science, and the internet.
Speakers
1.5+ billion
Language Family
Germanic
Writing System
Latin alphabet
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn English?
English is essential for international communication, accessing global media, academic research, and career opportunities worldwide.
Common English Words
Start your English journey with these essential words and phrases.
Hello
Greeting
heh-LOH
Thank you
Expression of gratitude
THANGK yoo
Please
Polite request
pleez
Yes
Affirmative
yes
No
Negative
noh
Water
H2O / liquid
WAW-ter
Food
Nourishment
food
Friend
Companion
frend
Love
Deep affection
luv
Time
Duration
tym
History of English
English evolved from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) brought to Britain by Germanic tribes in the 5th century. The Norman Conquest in 1066 introduced French influence, creating Middle English. Modern English emerged around the 15th century, and British colonialism spread it worldwide, making it today's dominant global language.
Is English Hard to Learn?
While English has relatively simple grammar compared to many languages, its spelling is notoriously irregular due to words borrowed from many sources. The large vocabulary and idiomatic expressions can be challenging.
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