Brian J. English Ph.D. Konkuk University – Chung-Ju South Korea May 28, 2007 English as a Global Language

A Warm Smile may be the Universal Language of Kindness… Music may be the Language of the Spirit… …but in the 21 st century, English is the Global Language of Business and Travel

English Quiz How many people in the world speak English as a first language? As a second language? What is the most widely spoken language in the world? How can speaking English “open doors” in your future?

English as a National Language

World Languages From:

Mandarin = 1,200,000,000 English = 508,000,000 Spanish = 382,000,000 Korean = 67,000,000

Why is English Important? Career and Work News and Information newspapers The Internet--Over 80% of the world's electronically saved information is in English. Communication -- 75% of text messages Business, diplomacy and Academics Science, commerce, and airline companies

Why is English Important? Fun & Friends Pop Culture – Movies, magazines, music Travel Sports

English as a Key to Open Doors Study Abroad International Friendships Job opportunities Understanding a second language can broaden your perspective of the world

How can you improve Your English???? Become an Individual Learner!!!!!!!!!

READ, READ AND READ Read something in English everyday Read what you enjoy Read for fun for 15 min – 30 Don’t worry if you don’t understand 100% Don’t look every word up in the dictionary

Involve yourself in English Watch some English movies or TV Try to make some international friends Travel Use Internet resources

Any Questions???? Thank You for Your Attention!!!