English as a Global Language

What is one of the advantages of having English as a global language?

• a. Fewer people speak it as a second language

• b. Limited opportunities for advancement

• c. More people choose to learn it as a second language

• d. Less importance in international communication

How many total speakers of English First language are there in the world?

• a. 400 million

• b. 2 billion

• c. 1.5 billion

• d. 3 billion

Which language has more native speakers than people who have learned it as a second language?

• a. Mandarin Chinese

• b. Hindi

• c. English

• d. French

How many total speakers of English as Second language are there in the world?

• a. 400 million

• b. 2 billion

• c. 1.1 billion

• d. 3 billion

What is the meaning of a global language?

• A language that is spoken by people all over the world

• A language that is spoken by people in a specific region

• A language that is spoken by a small community

• A language that is spoken by animals

What is the main reason for people to learn English in countries where it is not the native language?

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• To communicate with their neighbors

• To have more opportunities in life

• To challenge themselves intellectually

• To preserve their cultural heritage

How many countries in the world have made English an official language?

• Over 200 countries

• Over 70 countries

• Over 100 countries

• Over 50 countries