English Language Origins and Significance

India = Official language Ireland = Official language Canada = Official language United States = Dominant language for historical reasons

Most spoken language in the world = Modern English Third-most spoken native language = Modern English Most widely learned second language in the world = Modern English Over two billion speakers worldwide = All forms of English

United Nations = Co-official language European Union = Co-official language International trade organizations = De facto language Diplomatic organizations = De facto language

<p>Emergence from West Germanic dialects spoken by Anglo-Saxons = Old English Borrowed grammar and core vocabulary from Old Norse = Late Old English A group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons = Old English A North Germanic language influencing Late Old English = Old Norse</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language of diplomacy, science, and international trade = English De facto language in aviation, entertainment, and the internet = English Accounts for at least 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch = English Estimated to have over two billion speakers worldwide as of 2005 = English</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ESL classroom lessons = Formal language instruction Field trips to significant sites = Experiential learning Fun-filled and activity-packed program = Customizable program according to preferences Parent participation program = Optional involvement of parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summer = Offered season for field trips Winter = Offered season for field trips</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immersed in settings requiring application of lessons = Learning approach through real-life situations Customizable according to group size and age = Flexible program options Etched in the memories of participants for a lifetime = Creating positive experiential learning Activities and field trips around greater Vancouver = Exploration of significant local sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Study tours integral part of learning in many schools = Global trend in educational practices Positive experiential learning etched in memories = Long-lasting impact on participants Customizable program according to preferences = Tailored to individual or group needs Offered during both summer and winter ESL courses = Available throughout the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Application of lessons through immersive settings = Practical learning approach Customizable program according to preferences, group size, and age = Tailored to specific needs Parent participation program included upon request = Optional involvement of parents Offered during both summer and winter ESL courses = Available throughout the year</p> Signup and view all the answers