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More English, please. January 23, 2014

Ever wondered how many English words there are in the world?

Well, according to Oxford Dictionaries, there is no sensible answer to that question.
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/words/how-many-words-are-there-in-the-english-language

Teacher

Modern English has assimilated languages from all over the world. The growth and grammar of English is not regulated. Much like Wikipedia, order seems to rise out of accepted usage. Great debates have taken place when a new edition of a dictionary includes new usage. There is agreement that the number of English words is growing. But there is no agreement of the rate of growth.

(http://www.slaw.ca/2013/09/13/why-english/)

As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making itthe most linguistically diverse city in the world.[7][8] English remains the most widely spoken language, and New York is the largest English-speaking city in the world, although there are areas of Queens and Brooklyn in which up to 20% of people speak English only a little or not at all.

Many of the worlds top films, books, and music are published, and produced in English! This is one of the many great reasons to jump on the English wagon. You will gain access to a great wealth, and understanding of entertainment and the arts!

So, in light of Shakespeare: Why not thou learn English?

PC TECH: English Language School in New York City

 

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