If you want to have a magical language that enables you to communicate with the largest number of countries around the world, then English will most likely be among your first choices, due to the large number of its users, whether as the country’s first language or a second language.
In this article, we share with you some information that you may not know about the English language, which is a basic academic subject and a second language in the United Arab Emirates.
The emergence of the English language:
English originated in England and is the dominant language of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and many island nations in the Caribbean and Pacific. It is also the official language of India, the Philippines, Singapore, and many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa. English is the first choice foreign language in most other countries in the world, a status that has given it the status of a global lingua franca.
English belongs to the Indo-European language family, and is thus related to most other languages spoken in Europe and western Asia from Iceland to India. The original language, called Proto-Indo-European, was spoken about 5,000 years ago by nomads who are thought to have roamed the plains of southeastern Europe. Germanic, one of the language groups descended from the ancient ancestral speech.
Other information about the origin of the English language:
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the English language itself actually took off with the invasion of Britain during the 5th century. Three Germanic tribes, the Jutes, Saxons, and Angles, were looking for new lands to conquer, and crossed the North Sea. It should be noted that the English we know and study through various English courses today was not created because the people of Britain spoke a different dialect of the Celtic language.
Also during the invasion, the native Britons were pushed north and west into the lands we now call Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The words England and English come from the Old English word Engla-land, literally meaning (land of the Angles) where they spoke English.
Number of English language users around the world:
It is estimated that about a third of the world's population, nearly two billion people, now use English .
English language departments:
They are usually divided by scientists into three regional groups:
- Eastern English: (Burgundian, Vandal, and Gothic) all extinct.
- Northern English: (Icelandic, Faroese, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish).
- and Western English (German, Dutch [and Flemish], Frisian, and English).
Although German is closely related to English , it is more conservative than English in retaining a fairly elaborate system of inflections. Frisian, spoken in the Dutch province of Friesland and the islands off the west coast of Schleswig, is the language most closely related to modern English. Icelandic, which has changed little in the past thousand years, is a living language that closely resembles Old English in grammatical structure.
There are also 7 different types of English spoken around the world.
North American English vs British English:
North American English is the language spoken in the United States and Canada. Standard British English is also spoken in the United Kingdom. These are the two most common types of English used in the ESL classroom.
Of course, both types of English have their own subdivisions (for example, the English spoken in the southern states of the United States). But there are some basic characteristics of each that English learners should be familiar with.
What are the differences between North American English and British English?
The biggest differences between North American English and British English lie in pronunciation and spelling.
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Advantages of learning English:
- English holds its place as one of the world's dominant forms of communication with its influence extending to over 2 billion people worldwide.
- It has a wonderful and rich history.
- There are many sources of learning available.
You can choose a private English teacher who stimulates your interest in studying English with us here on the Madrasa.com platform to receive private English lessons . Through our online private lessons service or by subscribing to our various English language courses.
Choose a private English tutor from among many certified teachers who have been rated 5 stars by learners.
And start learning with the courses: English for Kids , English for Professionals , English for Beginners , or lessons on school subjects.
We have more than 2000 students from within the United Arab Emirates participating.
How do you improve your English?
- Watch movies in English:
It helps you understand the language better, get used to the colloquial and conversational forms of English and get an implicit understanding of the language. You can also try to pick out words that seem too informal and look for their scientific equivalents. Being exposed to the language throughout the movie may help you actually start thinking in English.
- Follow the news in English:
Try to read a wide range of English-language newspapers, including newspapers, magazines, and journals. In addition to helping you keep up with current events, this range of news sources will also expand your vocabulary. Another advantage is that you will also become more comfortable with how words are broken down and the contexts in which they are used.
- Without a vocabulary of new words:
Start making a list of useful words and phrases either in a notebook or on your computer. Every time you hear or see a word you’re not familiar with, write it down. Don’t just focus on the word itself, but look for synonyms and phrases where it’s used. After all, you may understand what words like precedence or perplexing mean, but do you know how to use them precisely?
- Have conversations in English
As helpful as listening and reading tasks can be, you also need to use English interactively and practice your speaking skills. If you’re lucky, you’ll be friends with a few native speakers who can help you, but if not, try meeting someone else who is studying English . Another option is to talk to yourself in the mirror or record yourself. It can be a bit awkward to listen to your own voice at first, but you’ll be able to hear mistakes you weren’t aware of before.
Contact a private English teacher now to help you improve your language.
Sources:
oxfordinternationalenglish.com
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