Learning foreign languages, English as a world language Zámečník Martin, C4A
REASONS TO LEARN LANGUAGES employment abroad reading foreign materials language of computers better communication abroad
The English language mix of many languages the 3 rd most important and spread language living language – development varieties: British, American, Australian, Canadian, Indian, African
The Celts – Gaelic (Ireland), Scottish Gaelic language The Romans – imported Old Latin The Anglo-Saxons – ancient German The Vikings – Danish and Norwegian The Normans – French and Roman language The English language
Differences – Br. E. X Am. E. differences in grammar Am.: do you have Br.: have you got differences in vocabulary Am.: bathroom=toilet Br.: bathroom=room where you can have a bath different words Am.X Br. elevatorXlift pantsXtrousers subwayXunderground