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What is the reason for Anglophones in the US and UK not being enthusiastic to learn other languages?
What is the reason for Anglophones in the US and UK not being enthusiastic to learn other languages?
Which statement is true about English spelling?
Which statement is true about English spelling?
What came first, speaking or writing?
What came first, speaking or writing?
Study Notes
- English language is odd and has a nightmare spelling.
- Spelling is a matter of writing, while language is about speaking.
- English is weird even in its spoken form.
- Most of the world's languages are rarely or never written.
- Anglophones in the US and UK are not enthusiastic to learn other languages.
- Monolingual tendency leaves us unaware of our language's weirdness.
- English spelling doesn't correspond to the way people pronounce words.
- English is not a normal language.
- There are no spelling bee competitions in countries where English isn't spoken.
- Speaking came before writing.
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Description
Think you know everything there is to know about the English language? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz! From the peculiarities of English spelling to the relationship between writing and speaking, this quiz covers a wide range of linguistic topics. Discover just how weird English can be, and learn about the monolingual tendency that leaves many Anglophones unaware of their language's quirks. So, are you ready to challenge yourself and learn something new? Take our quiz to find out!
