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'''English''', specifically ''Standard English'', is the official language of many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and is widely used as a second language around the world. It is the most spoken language globally when combining native and non-native speakers, with approximately 1.5 billion people using it as a first or second language. |
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English has a profound impact on global communication, business, science, technology, and culture. It is the primary language of international discourse and the most commonly taught second language. The English language has a rich literary heritage, with contributions from renowned authors like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Mark Twain. |
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As a West Germanic language, English originated from the early medieval period in England and was influenced by Old Norse, Latin, and French. This history has led to a diverse vocabulary and complex spelling system. English is known for its relatively simple grammar but can be challenging due to irregularities and exceptions in spelling and pronunciation.{{Key}} |
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==Comprehensible Input Resources== |
==Comprehensible Input Resources== |
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'''[[English/Library]]''' {{Vid}} |
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[https://youtube.com/@acquirableenglish2993?si=bxg6Yi2xGm7aOPNK Acquirable English] {{Begin}}{{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@benadamslanguages Ben's Language Lab] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@DreamingEnglish Dreaming English] {{Begin}}{{Vid}} |
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[https://esl-bits.net/ BITS - English Language Learning: Listen & Read] {{Pod}} {{Txt}} |
[https://esl-bits.net/ BITS - English Language Learning: Listen & Read] {{Pod}} {{Txt}} |
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[https://youtube.com/@CIaus Comprehensible Input Aus] |
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpmAHNcgkG90V0ogA4OI4Q English Comprehensible Input and Vocabulary Review of Most Commonly Used Words] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@ComprehensibleEnglish English Comprehensible Input for ESL Beginners] {{Vid}} |
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[https://youtube.com/@EasyEnglishInput?si=Gllprzoy-eumsIsx Easy English Input] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoLYcsDxFjnFPYF057l-7w/featured Easy Stories in English] {{Pod}} |
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoLYcsDxFjnFPYF057l-7w/featured Easy Stories in English] {{Pod}} |
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[https://youtube.com/@englishisez English is Easy] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@followtheenglish Follow the English] {{Vid}} {{Begin}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf8XN5kNFkhcexaR82V7Y9pCjIl9N8gsJ English by the Nature Method by Arthur Jensen - Ayan Academy] {{Pod}} {{Txt}} |
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf8XN5kNFkhcexaR82V7Y9pCjIl9N8gsJ English by the Nature Method by Arthur Jensen - Ayan Academy] {{Pod}} {{Txt}} |
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[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2LYCi_SgeKsUfUWVV7-MqOm-zV8OF2tR&si=utp7FkcKtKs6ONjn English by the Nature Method - Revised Edition] {{Vid}} {{Pod}} {{Txt}}{{Begin}} |
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[https://fantasyaudiobook.com/ Fantasy Audiobook] {{Pod}} |
[https://fantasyaudiobook.com/ Fantasy Audiobook] {{Pod}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9PNMpGBnXJ4qO85-sqWGKg/featured Fingtam English] {{Vid}} |
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9PNMpGBnXJ4qO85-sqWGKg/featured Fingtam English] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@AcquireTheLanguage-English Learn English with Benji] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@notyourmothersenglish Not Your Mother's English (Natural English)] {{Vid}} {{Begin}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoDMG0tvaYO5Xobvtqw5nw Smile and Learn - English] {{Vid}} |
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoDMG0tvaYO5Xobvtqw5nw Smile and Learn - English] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hkLZGmxdxwfhz72vKdtdA smile English stories] {{Vid}} |
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1hkLZGmxdxwfhz72vKdtdA smile English stories] {{Vid}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@story-listening3405 Story-Listening] {{Vid}} |
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[https://en.vikidia.org/wiki/ Vikidia] {{Txt}} |
[https://en.vikidia.org/wiki/ Vikidia] {{Txt}} |
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[https://www.youtube.com/@dr.gamelistening/videos English Listening Practice with Dr. Game (Gaming){{Vid}}] |
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[[Category:Languages]] |
[[Category:Languages]] |
Latest revision as of 07:49, 25 June 2024
English, specifically Standard English, is the official language of many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and is widely used as a second language around the world. It is the most spoken language globally when combining native and non-native speakers, with approximately 1.5 billion people using it as a first or second language.
English has a profound impact on global communication, business, science, technology, and culture. It is the primary language of international discourse and the most commonly taught second language. The English language has a rich literary heritage, with contributions from renowned authors like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Mark Twain.
As a West Germanic language, English originated from the early medieval period in England and was influenced by Old Norse, Latin, and French. This history has led to a diverse vocabulary and complex spelling system. English is known for its relatively simple grammar but can be challenging due to irregularities and exceptions in spelling and pronunciation.
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Comprehensible Input Resources[edit | edit source]
BITS - English Language Learning: Listen & Read
English Comprehensible Input and Vocabulary Review of Most Commonly Used Words
English Comprehensible Input for ESL Beginners
English by the Nature Method by Arthur Jensen - Ayan Academy
English by the Nature Method - Revised Edition