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Introduction

English has become a global language, spoken by approximately 40% of the world’s population as a first

or second language. Hundreds of millions of people are learning English, which is the global language for

business, technology, tourism and education. But how did English become a global language? And how has the spread of English influenced English language teaching and learning around the world. I’ll be addressing these questions in my presentation, and I’ll also consider the

future of English and other languages.

New vocabulary• multilingual/mʌl.tilɪŋ.gwəl/=people who are able to use more than two languages

for communication, or (of a thing) written or spoken in more than two different languages

• outnumber/aʊtnʌm.bər/ to be greater in number than someone or

somethingIn our office, the women outnumber the men 3 to 1.• consultant/kənsʌl.tənt/ someone who advises people on a particular subjecta management/financial/computer consultant

• mobility• colonialsim• commerce• Non-Native• linguist• indigenous

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international air travel and tourism after the 1950s led to greater mobility

at the same time, English became established as the language of trade and commerce

supported by entertainment industries- radio, film and TV

English gained a greater status, it is seen by many people around the world as being essential for gaining employment

Professor Jack

English language learners

• Children in Japan and China learning from preschool

• 350 million English learners in Asia

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1 English language learners

Learning English

English language learners

• Children in Japan and China-primary school/preschool.

• 350 million learners in Asia.

• China and India- largest number of English speakers.

Chinese

Spanish

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400,000

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1,000,000

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Mel-bourne

Brisbane Adelaide Perth Gold Coast

ACT

2004 consumption

Sustainable yield

2025 forecast consumption

Current and forecast urban water use versus sustainable supply (ML/year)

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Population ('000)

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Number of native versus non-native speakers

The future of languages

Dominant world languages

English Chinese Spanish

Therefore being bilingual will be important.

Thank you