The story of English starts more than a thousand years ago. Richard goes to the British Library to hear - and see - how the language has changed over the years.
The English language. It’s the official language of 54 different countries and is spoken by over a billion and a half people worldwide. Adding together native speakers, people who speak English as a second language or an additional language and people who are learning English, and it’s the most commonly spoken language across the globe. So what makes English so great? And why do people want to learn English?
Speaking:
- What do you know about the history of your language?
- Do you think you could read Middle English? Why or why not?
- How do you think English will change in the future?
Video: English is Great - Part 2
Richard finds out about all the different kinds of English and talks to some of the hundreds of thousands of students who come to Great Britain to learn English every year.
I’ve come here to the British Council who work hard to build cultural relations between Britain and the rest of the world, and the English language is a big part of that. Let’s find out more.
Speaking:
- Why do you think English is the world's most widely used language?
- What are the advantages of studying English in an English-speaking country?
- Would you like to study English in the UK? Where would you go?
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