The document summarizes the history and importance of the English language as a universal communication tool. It discusses how English has adopted words from other languages like Anglo-Saxon, Latin, Old Norse, French, and Greek. It notes that English in its current form emerged in the late 16th and early 17th century during Shakespeare's time. Additionally, it outlines how English became mandatory in Panamanian schools in 2003 and is the official business language. Finally, it emphasizes that English is the most common foreign language for international communication between people from different countries, so it is important to learn.

1. Universidad de Panamá
Centro Regional Universitario de Los Santos
Lecture
“English as a Universal Communication Tool”
By
Mgter. Pastor P. Pérez R.
Octobrer 21, 2015.

2. KEY CONCEPTS
Language
Communication
Tool

4. Throughout history, the English language
has adopted words from other languages
as well:
 Anglo-Saxon
 Latin
 Old Norse and even French
 Greek
 Spanish

6. The English language, spoken now, was
born in the days when the British
writer William Shakespeare started to
become famous. We are talking about
the late sixteenth and early
seventeenth century.

7. English in Panama
• Through the Law # 2 of January 14, 2003 in the Republic of Panama
teaching English language became mandatory in all official schools.
• English is the official business language in our country

8. English is the most common foreign
language. This means that two people
who come from different countries (for
example, a Mexican and a Swede)
usually use English as a common
language to communicate. That’s why
everyone needs to learn the language in
order to get in touch on an international
level.

12. Online tools to Improve English
• http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/sixminut
e/
• https://www.ted.com/