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The Importance of Learning English

Have you ever wondered why is everybody going crazy about learning English? Don’t you think things will be a whole lot easier if you will just focus on your native language? Why learn English when you can communicate in your local language at home? Why is English so important that learners are willing to spend time and money just to be fluent in it? These are the questions that some of my students asked. The answer is very simple: English is the universal language.

English is widely spoken in different places all over the world. According to the British Council, there are about 375 Million people who speak English as their first language and the same number of speakers use it as a second language. 750 million people in the world speak English as a foreign language. English is used in almost everything. Newspapers, books, magazines, road signs, movies, and even electronically stored data are mostly written in English. Math, Science and Medicine are also spoken and written in English. 

English language is essential in every aspect of a person’s life. In this article, I will list the most important area in which English can be used indispensably. 

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Slang, Idioms, Euphemisms: Revisited

There is always a confusion between the use of a slang, idioms and euphemisms. Some English learners mistake slang as idiomatic expression and vice versa. This confusion leads to misuse of these expressions. This article aims to differentiate the difference between the three expressions and give examples to aid your learning.
 
    Slang is an expression that uses informal words mostly through speaking rather then writing. These expressions are not considered a standard part of a language but are considered acceptable in social situations. There are sets of slang for people who are in the same background, profession, social groups etc. Slang also changed quickly. 

Here are some of the examples:

  • She's gone bent out of shape with what he told her. 
         Slang word: bent out of shape
         Meaning: become upset. 
  • You are getting pale. Why don't you go out and catch some rays.
         Slang word: catch some rays
         Meaning: get some sunshine

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