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

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A Warm Smile may be the Universal Language of Kindness…

Music may be the Language of the Spirit…

…but in the 21st century, English is the

Global Language of Business and Travel

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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?

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English as a National Language

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World Languages

From: http://www.nvtc.gov/lotw/months/november/worldlanguages.htm

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200000000

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Numberof

Speakers

MandarinEnglishHindiArabicSpanishKorean

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

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Why is English Important?Career and Work

News and Information-- 5000 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

                    

                                     

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Why is English Important?Fun & Friends

Pop Culture – Movies, magazines, music

Travel Sports

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Involve yourself in English

Watch some English movies or TV

Try to make some international friends

Travel

Use Internet resources

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Any Questions????

ThankYouforYourAttention!!!