English

usgb/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
noun

The language spoken by people in England and used in the United States, Australia and other countries.

He's learning English.
Visual representation of "english" - The language spoken by people in England and used in the United States, Australia and other countries.

Often appears as...

  • speak english
  • learn english
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Global Use

English is a global language; understanding it opens doors to international communication and media.

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With English, she could travel and communicate worldwide.
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Accent Variation

Different countries have unique accents, don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker.

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His English had a charming French accent.
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Cultural Expressions

English has idioms and phrases; learn these to understand native speaker conversations better.

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She learned the phrase 'piece of cake' in English class.
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