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Jestine Augustine

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An international language
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Hi, english is just like any other language used by people to communicate and share their views and ideas with other people. English is spoken around the world and thus has become a vehicle language. So that wherever you go, if you don't know the country's native language, knowing english can help...
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Hi, english is just like any other language used by people to communicate and share their views and ideas with other people. English is spoken around the world and thus has become a vehicle language. So that wherever you go, if you don't know the country's native language, knowing english can help you communicate read less
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Basic Computer Knowledge, Hindi and English

its a spoken/written language to communicate between people who knows and understand the same language.
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English is a language.
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English is the most universal language in the history which has no limits. you can learn it ever and forever
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Universal Link Language
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English is a language
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Dear Shivani, English is the 3rd most widely spoken language in the world! 10 large countries have a majority of citizens speaking English! It is one of the official languages of the United Nations. A majority of Websites are in English! So are most of the Social Media messages on Whatsapp, Twitter,...
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Dear Shivani, English is the 3rd most widely spoken language in the world! 10 large countries have a majority of citizens speaking English! It is one of the official languages of the United Nations. A majority of Websites are in English! So are most of the Social Media messages on Whatsapp, Twitter, etc. Today, English is not just a Language but a Skill to be learned for self and career development! While basics can be learned in a month, acquiring fluency could take a year, depending upon the learner's efforts. All the best! read less
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English is a beautiful language used for communication. Its popularity in non-English speaking countries is gaining heights because it's used as a connecting bridge among speakers of various languages.
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English is a language which is commonly known as " linguafranca" i.e. Link language that connects different speakers who do not share a common language to speak. At that time they can use English language as a tool, in order to communicate with each other.
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