Listen to the conversation between Anna and David. Write ONE WORD or A NUMBER in each blank to complete the sentences.
1. David started to learn English years ago.
2. Anna practices speaking English with her every day.
3. Anna tries to what characters in English movies say.
4. David picks up new words through English .
5. David found it scary to use for practicing speaking at first.
A: "_____"
B: "Thanks! I’ve studied hard, so I hope it goes well."
A: "I've heard that you are preparing to introduce your new product! I wish you all the best."
B: "_____"
Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-E in each blank.
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A. Really? And "croissant" is from French, right? B. What do you mean by "pants", David? C. In British English, it’s called a "lift." There are many other differences too. D. For example, in the U.S., we say "apartment," but in the U.K., they say "flat." E. That’s cool! English has so many influences from other languages. |
Anna: Hey, David! Can I ask you something? Are there different words in American English and British English?
David: Sure! Yes, there are.
Anna: Oh, that’s interesting! And what about "elevator"?
David:
Anna: I see! English is really interesting. I've heard that around 70-75% of English words are borrowed or derived from other languages. It is unbelievable.
David: It's true. Lots of English words come from other languages. For example, "kindergarten" is from German.
Anna:
David: Yes, exactly! And "piano" is from Italian.
Anna:
David: It does! It makes learning English really interesting, don’t you think?
Anna: Absolutely! Thanks for sharing this with me.
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English is spoken all around the world, but not everyone speaks it the same way. This is why we have "World Englishes," which refers to the different varieties of English spoken in various countries. In some countries, English is the language, while in others, it is used as a second language. For example, in India, English is an official language alongside Hindi.
In many places, people English through media like movies and music. However, the English they learn might be influenced by their own language. This is why English sounds different in different parts of the world.
The idea of World Englishes can be understood with circles. At the center is the standard English spoken in places like the United States and the United Kingdom. Moving outward, the circles represent other varieties of English, each influenced by local languages and .
Being , or even multilingual, is common in many countries where English is spoken. This allows people to communicate in English but still preserve their own languages. World Englishes show how flexible and adaptable the English language can be.
Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about ways to improve English vocabulary learning.
Your writing should include at least 3 ways.