The MFL Department presents

Language of the Week English

Number of English speakers in the world

340,000,000 Native speakers

Number of English speakers in the world 340,000,000 Native speakers 510,000,000 As a second language

Number of English speakers in the world 340,000,000 Native speakers 510,000,000 As a second language 850,000,000

6 countries speak English as a first language

1.The United States (231 million) 2. The United Kingdom (60 million) 3.Canada (19 million) 4. Australia (17 million) 5.Ireland (4.2 million) 6.New Zealand (3.7 million)

Other countries with the majority of English native speakers

Other countries have the majority of English native speakers The Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

Other countries with the majority of English native speakers The Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa (4.8 million) and many other countries.

Where are the Caribbean countries on the map?

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At HAPU we all speak English, but at home, nearly half of us speak or understand another language

In total, more than 60 different languages are represented at HAPU Tamil, Turkish and Urdu are the most common ones

Hands up if you speak or understand another language other than English

The big question now is: How did English become a global language?

Any ideas? Discuss with your partner (1 minute)

Main reasons for the spread of English in the world

1- English spread as a result of the expansion of the British Empire

In 1920, 22.6 % of the world land was under the British rule.

English spread as the British led the Industrial Revolution ( 18 th and 19 th centuries)

Countries embracing the new industrial Knowledge and know- how, could access it only in English.

English spread as the language of American economic power and political leadership ( Late 19 th and early 20 th c)

The American economic power and political influence made English the language of trade and diplomacy.

In the last 50 years English spread as a consequence of American domination of technology, film and music industries

People over the world use technology mostly in English

Millions of people all over the world watch American films and cartoons subtitled in their own languages

Songs with English lyrics are the most listened to around the world

SMSC English is a popular language However, one language is not enough Learning other languages makes you smarter It opens more job opportunities for you It helps you understand and learn about other world cultures and civilizations