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    first language

    US /fɚst ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

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    UK /fə:st ˈlæŋɡwidʒ/

    A1
    n.NounThe language you learnt as a child
    My first language is Japanese

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    Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8

    10:01Presentation Phrases & Public Speaking Advice | Business English Course Lesson 8
    • The number 1 tip I can give you, especially if English is not your first language, is slow down.

      The number 1 tip I can give you, especially if English is not your first language, is slow down.

    • Why not try saying something else like, "English isn't my first language,

      Why not try saying something else like, "English isn't my first language,

    A2

    How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide

    10:22How to Learn English \ Where to start \ A Step-by-Step Guide
    • also is the most natural because this is how we learned our first language.

      also is the most natural because this is how we learned our first language.

    • most natural because this is how we learned our first language.

      most natural because this is how we learned our first language.

    A2

    Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords

    09:56Is Bilingualism a Superpower? | Otherwords
    • So I was born in Argentina, my first language is Spanish, and I moved to the United States when I was 12.

      So I was born in Argentina, my first language is Spanish, and I moved to the United States when I was 12.

    B1

    Studying in Germany: What international students should know | Germany In A Nutshell

    05:59Studying in Germany: What international students should know | Germany In A Nutshell
    • However, most universities' first language is German, so here are three essential words to help you get started.

      However, most universities' first language is German, so here are three essential words to help you get started.

    A2

    Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas

    05:35Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas
    • Recent studies have also found that people tend to react more emotionally in their first language, and more rationally, in a more abstract way, in their second.

      Recent studies have also found that people tend to react more emotionally in their first language, and more rationally, in a more abstract way, in their second.

    • And the way it is usually explained is that the first language is the one which we use to speak with family, with friends - in informal settings.

      And the way it is usually explained is that the first language is the one which we use to speak with family, with friends - in informal settings.

    B1

    English Rewind - 6 Minute English: How quickly can you learn English?

    06:32English Rewind - 6 Minute English: How quickly can you learn English?
    • According to the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that's not English?

      According to the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that's not English?

    • According to the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that's not English?

      According to the last UK census taken in 2011, what percentage of the British population speaks a first language that's not English?

    A2

    What BRITS REALLY THINK About the POLISH | Easy English 190

    11:35What BRITS REALLY THINK About the POLISH | Easy English 190
    • My first language was Polish.

      My first language was Polish.

    • My first language was Polish.

      My first language was Polish.

    B1

    Speak English Fluently - How To Answer The Phone

    07:27Speak English Fluently - How To Answer The Phone
    • It's bad enough that English is not your first language, especially when you are in school or you are in a business setting, you're dealing with people, you don't have that face-to-face interaction.

      It's bad enough that English is not your first language, especially when you are in school or you are in a business setting, you're dealing with people, you don't have that face-to-face interaction.

    • It's bad enough that English is not your first language,

      It's bad enough that English is not your first language,

    A2

    How to Argue in English Confidently? (Tips and expressions)

    13:00How to Argue in English Confidently? (Tips and expressions)
    • Yeah, debating can feel tricky, especially if English isn't your first language.

      Yeah, debating can feel tricky, especially if English isn't your first language.

    • Yeah, debating can feel tricky, especially if English isn't your first language.

      Yeah, debating can feel tricky, especially if English isn't your first language.

    A2

    9 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups

    13:249 Ways to Feel More Comfortable in Groups
    • If you're in a group of people that English is not your first language, okay?

      If you're in a group of people that English is not your first language, okay?

    • It's like, me too, but make the effort, especially if English, if you're in a group of people that English is not your first language, okay?

      It's like, me too, but make the effort, especially if English, if you're in a group of people that English is not your first language, okay?

    A2