English
noun
The language spoken by people in England and used in the United States, Australia and other countries.
He's learning English.
Often appears as...
- speak english
- learn english
adjective
Related to England or its people.
English culture is diverse.
Often appears as...
- english literature
- english breakfast
noun
A subject taught in schools which includes grammar, literature and writing skills in the English language.
He enjoys English class at school.
Often appears as...
- english homework
- english teacher
noun
A type of spin given to a ball in certain games, such as pool or billiards.
He put some English on the ball to make it curve.
noun
The language spoken by people in England and used in the United States, Australia and other countries.
He's learning English.
Often appears as...
- speak english
- learn english
adjective
Related to England or its people.
English culture is diverse.
Often appears as...
- english literature
- english breakfast
noun
A subject taught in schools which includes grammar, literature and writing skills in the English language.
He enjoys English class at school.
Often appears as...
- english homework
- english teacher
noun
A type of spin given to a ball in certain games, such as pool or billiards.
He put some English on the ball to make it curve.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Global Use
English is a global language; understanding it opens doors to international communication and media.
With English, she could travel and communicate worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Accent Variation
Different countries have unique accents, don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker.
His English had a charming French accent.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Expressions
English has idioms and phrases; learn these to understand native speaker conversations better.
She learned the phrase 'piece of cake' in English class.
Pro Tip 1/3Global Use
English is a global language; understanding it opens doors to international communication and media.
With English, she could travel and communicate worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Accent Variation
Different countries have unique accents, don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker.
His English had a charming French accent.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Expressions
English has idioms and phrases; learn these to understand native speaker conversations better.
She learned the phrase 'piece of cake' in English class.
Pro Tip 1/3Global Use
English is a global language; understanding it opens doors to international communication and media.
With English, she could travel and communicate worldwide.
Pro Tip 2/3Accent Variation
Different countries have unique accents, don't worry if you don't sound like a native speaker.
His English had a charming French accent.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Expressions
English has idioms and phrases; learn these to understand native speaker conversations better.
She learned the phrase 'piece of cake' in English class.
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Video examples
Massive-scale online...
into english the top is the german the middle is an english translation that was done by somebody who is a professional language translator who we paid twenty cents a word for this translation and the bottom is a translation by users of duolingo none of whom knew any German before they started using the site if you can see it's
Video examples
Queens of the High Seas...
grace o'malley battled the english off her home on ireland's coast now she's seen as a national hero and the irish government is memorializing her with the tourist trail we also have stories that cut through some myths you might think you know about pirates read about the real life discovery of blackbeard ship the queen
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Venturing into the Heart...
yeah and you know it's like you better if you're going to speak english you have to speak english well and you know at the time i didn't really register what that meant but you know that was probably what she was being told um so yeah so you just had a different lens into these other worlds
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3 secrets to Netflix's...
know that works well and then the english have a kind of odd like reverse sarcasm thing they do and they're trying to like you know give you feedback and you know faint breaks so and then you know the japanese expect you to be able to read the air and it's like you know wait you said
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Where in the World is...
assumed the name was different in english in fact i called it an armadillo when i saw a picture uh yeah pangolins do kind of look like armadillos but according to the world wildlife fund they are also the most trafficked mammal in the world in certain countries pangolins are used
Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
because he just wasn't so and he's like the police is calling you here right now alex comes to the station i basically say to alex can i speak to your trader in myanmar and he said yeah you can the myanmar trader doesn't speak english so melika alex the myanmar trader all
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Hungry Owls Hunting PIPE...
of all five owls the little owl is the most adventurous over the last century and a half they've colonized nearly all the english lowlands and still seem to be doing well in contrast the barn owl has become increasingly rare over the last 50 years
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Don't insist on English!...
life and to do that they need a Western education because of course the best jobs go to people out of the Western universities that I put on earlier it's a circular thing okay let me tell you a story about two scientists two english
Video examples
Speaking the Language PIPE...
language down and the cadence is solid musasa we'd said of nasa's so it which is the way we'd say it in english so we worked that first that was the first thing we did was get the music musicality down of the language phenom
Video examples
Combatting the decline...
endo this proverb can be translated to english if still doesn't capture the wisdom or the sense because things tend
Video examples
Massive-scale online...
into english the top is the german the middle is an english translation that was done by somebody who is a professional language translator who we paid twenty cents a word for this translation and the bottom is a translation by users of duolingo none of whom knew any German before they started using the site if you can see it's
Video examples
Queens of the High Seas...
grace o'malley battled the english off her home on ireland's coast now she's seen as a national hero and the irish government is memorializing her with the tourist trail we also have stories that cut through some myths you might think you know about pirates read about the real life discovery of blackbeard ship the queen
Video examples
Venturing into the Heart...
yeah and you know it's like you better if you're going to speak english you have to speak english well and you know at the time i didn't really register what that meant but you know that was probably what she was being told um so yeah so you just had a different lens into these other worlds
Video examples
3 secrets to Netflix's...
know that works well and then the english have a kind of odd like reverse sarcasm thing they do and they're trying to like you know give you feedback and you know faint breaks so and then you know the japanese expect you to be able to read the air and it's like you know wait you said
Video examples
Where in the World is...
assumed the name was different in english in fact i called it an armadillo when i saw a picture uh yeah pangolins do kind of look like armadillos but according to the world wildlife fund they are also the most trafficked mammal in the world in certain countries pangolins are used
Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
because he just wasn't so and he's like the police is calling you here right now alex comes to the station i basically say to alex can i speak to your trader in myanmar and he said yeah you can the myanmar trader doesn't speak english so melika alex the myanmar trader all
Video examples
Hungry Owls Hunting PIPE...
of all five owls the little owl is the most adventurous over the last century and a half they've colonized nearly all the english lowlands and still seem to be doing well in contrast the barn owl has become increasingly rare over the last 50 years
Video examples
Don't insist on English!...
life and to do that they need a Western education because of course the best jobs go to people out of the Western universities that I put on earlier it's a circular thing okay let me tell you a story about two scientists two english
Video examples
Speaking the Language PIPE...
language down and the cadence is solid musasa we'd said of nasa's so it which is the way we'd say it in english so we worked that first that was the first thing we did was get the music musicality down of the language phenom
Video examples
Combatting the decline...
endo this proverb can be translated to english if still doesn't capture the wisdom or the sense because things tend
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Leon Uris
American Writer
English of course is your major tool, but it is not nearly so important as other aspects of writing for example you have to have some natural ability you can't buy it no one puts it there you're born with it.
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Fernando Torres
Spanish Athlete
English football has an enormous following across the world, not just because of the players but because of its history, its tradition, the excitement, the capacity crowds.
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Armaan Malik
Indian Musician
English and world music were something that I had immense love for, and to get together with a fellow Indian and bring this sound and vibe to the world feels great.
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Joshua Cohen
American Writer
English, unlike Hebrew, is read from left to right - as are clocks. The concepts of clockwise and counterclockwise are universal, irrespective of alphabet.
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G. Willow Wilson
American Writer
I'm writing in English; I'm writing for a Western audience, but the people I'm surrounded by in my daily life are mostly non-white.
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Carlos Tevez
Argentinian Athlete
I'm not exactly an example of how to learn English; I just can't get it into my head. I'm learning hardly anything, truth be told.
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Bernardo Bertolucci
Italian Writer
English dialogue is the best in the world. So dry and direct. The Italian language is beautiful, but it is too literary.
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Zadie Smith
British Novelist
English fiction was something I loved growing up, and it changed my life - it changed the trajectory of my life.
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Pele
Brazilian Athlete
The level of football in England is the top. English football is the leader in the world.
Quote examples
Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
English is the only interesting thing that's left in my life.
Quote examples
Leon Uris
American Writer
English of course is your major tool, but it is not nearly so important as other aspects of writing for example you have to have some natural ability you can't buy it no one puts it there you're born with it.
Quote examples
Fernando Torres
Spanish Athlete
English football has an enormous following across the world, not just because of the players but because of its history, its tradition, the excitement, the capacity crowds.
Quote examples
Armaan Malik
Indian Musician
English and world music were something that I had immense love for, and to get together with a fellow Indian and bring this sound and vibe to the world feels great.
Quote examples
Joshua Cohen
American Writer
English, unlike Hebrew, is read from left to right - as are clocks. The concepts of clockwise and counterclockwise are universal, irrespective of alphabet.
Quote examples
G. Willow Wilson
American Writer
I'm writing in English; I'm writing for a Western audience, but the people I'm surrounded by in my daily life are mostly non-white.
Quote examples
Carlos Tevez
Argentinian Athlete
I'm not exactly an example of how to learn English; I just can't get it into my head. I'm learning hardly anything, truth be told.
Quote examples
Bernardo Bertolucci
Italian Writer
English dialogue is the best in the world. So dry and direct. The Italian language is beautiful, but it is too literary.
Quote examples
Zadie Smith
British Novelist
English fiction was something I loved growing up, and it changed my life - it changed the trajectory of my life.
Quote examples
Pele
Brazilian Athlete
The level of football in England is the top. English football is the leader in the world.
Quote examples
Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
English is the only interesting thing that's left in my life.
Example 1 of 10
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