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English lecture
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.
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- 1. Universidad de Panamá CentroRegional Universitario de Los Santos Lecture “English as a Universal Communication Tool” By Mgter. Pastor P. Pérez R. Octobrer 21, 2015.
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- 4. Throughout history, theEnglish 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 themost 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 toImprove 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/