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2014 ELTForum sk David Crystal plenary - Why English is a global language?
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邱潔茹 posted on 2015/04/05Ever wondered why English is spoken all over the globe? David Crystal dives into the fascinating reasons, exploring everything from syntax to language myths in this engaging talk! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of global English.
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obvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words or signs used to communicate messages
- A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of language that has a meaning
- Promise
- Transitive Verb
- To express something by choosing particular words
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