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There are many opinions concerning the use of English and why it is important to speak it. It is associated with the idea of success and most of it, with the idea of economical wealth. Check this article to see how the author shows the importance of learning English in the globalized world we live today. Do you agree with his arguments? Expose your ideas here in this site. You can search and add more links or videos related to English as global language. You can also post some articles that refer about the topic with a comment of your own.

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It is paramount to speak English nowadays since it gives all kinds of opportunities in communication, life quality, and education. First of all, English breaks down communication barriers because it is a lingua franca. In other words, English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Throughout the world, when people with different languages come together they commonly use English to communicate. That also means that a vast majority of people around the world can speak use this language for different purposes; for example, a multicultural meeting and a chat with a foreigner unable to speak the local language are some of the situations where English is used as lingua franca. Second, English speakers are very likely to have good job opportunities. For instance, most of the English-speaking countries, such as England and the United States are countries with a high gross domestic product and where speaking English is the best way to get job opportunities. Therefore, the standard of living of these people can improve considerably. Finally, English- speaking countries have the best education offer in the world. In order to enter prestigious universities, such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and Oxford University, it is necessary for candidates who want to study there to speak English. Also, these countries offer lots of scholarships for foreigners that want to study in some of their universities; the only requirement besides being a good student is to have a good level of proficiency in English. In conclusion, speaking English is very important for tourists, professionals, and students who want to be successful.
(Moises Tercero)

There are three main reasons why English is important in our everyday life. First of all, English speakers have better education chances to study abroad and can get high quality education from universities such as Harvard. In addition, English speakers can broaden their world knowledge. Second, people who are proficient in that language have better job opportunities since English is the dominant business language and it has become almost a necessity for people to speak it if they are to enter a global workforce. Its importance in the global market place therefore should not be undervalued or underestimate. Indeed, learning English can really change one`s life in terms of access to jobs. For instance, employees could opt for higher job positions in different some companies such as call centers. , they could also work either as translators or English instructors. Finally, bilingual people have a better standard of living. As they have well-paid jobs, their purchasing power is higher than that of other professionals. In brief, everyone should make an effort to learn English because they may have more chances to succeed in many fields.
(Leyder Lopez)

Learning English is very important nowadays for three main reasons. First, people who speak English have more opportunities. For example, they can attend classes at a prestigious university because the majority of them are located in English speaking countries. Also, English- speakers get better job opportunities since English is the "lingua franca" in business meetings, for instance. Second, English is spoken in almost every country. For example, the signs in most of the international airports are in the local language and in English. Besides, when one travels to a foreign country like Japan or Korea people try to communicate with visitors in English. Finally, most of the scientific documents are written in English. When scientists discover something new, they publish the information in that language. Furthermore, there are more scientific books in English than in any other language. To conclude, English is a very important language not only in English-speaking countries but also in the world.
(Cesar Arguello)

Nowadays speaking English is a key factor to become a successful person. This means that English plays an important role in preparing people to become more versatile professionals. Additionally, it allows them to communicate with people from around the world. For example, in soccer games, the referee has to speak English in order to communicate with players from around the world. Another example is that many of the world's top films, books and music are published and produced in English. Therefore by learning English one can have access to a great wealth of entertainment and will be able to have a greater cultural understanding. Even though it is difficult to achieve a prefect pronunciation, it is important to understand the grammar structure of English. This allow us to speak more clearly and to make ourselves understand. Although learning English can be challenging and sometimes be very expensive, money is not wasted because one pays to learn something that will be a crucial part of one's success. Whether one lives in Latin America or in China, we should all learn English to have the opportunity of sharing experiences and even work with people from around the world. To conclude, English allows us to enrich our knowledge of other cultures and to become successful people.
(Alfredo Gutierrez)

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The Importance of English in Today's Society

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It is paramount to speak English nowadays since it gives all kinds of opportunities in communication, life quality, and education. First of all, English breaks down communication barriers because it is a lingua franca. In other words, English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers.

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The history of the English language is very much related to the history of England. As the country grew so did the language that became the most spoken one in the world. But is it this language purely from England? Check this video and comment. Post any other files or websites that refer to the origins of English.

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The year 1066 is significant in the history of war because:

It was the year William the Conquerer of Normandy defeated Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings, claiming the throne of England.

It marked a shift from territorial self-rule by Saxon tribes to total monarchic rule

It set up a feudal system of landowning in England, recorded in the Domesday book - the first census

The Bayeux tapestry depicts the events of 1066.

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Title: Beowulf, chapter 1
Author:
1.Brief Summary: of reading assignment either by chapter, scene or combined; the form may be outline or complete sentence or fragments. Highlight main character’s development, any new characters, and main action.
2. Questions for Class Discussion: elaborate literal, inferential, abstract questions that you asked yourself or would like to ask your trainer in the online discussion.
a. Literal questions: answers are right there on the page; you can put your finger on the answer; this is what the author says, for example.

b. Inferential questions: are the ones that the answer is found reading between the lines; they have more than one possible answer; what we think the author says.

c. Abstract questions: are for judging and evaluating validity of a concept or point; what we think about what the author says; a degree of right or wrong

3. One Significant Quotation: include page number, act and scene, and speaker. Be ready to explain the reason you chose the quotation as well as the significance of the quotation itself.

4. Reaction / Response: additional thoughts, questions, or responses to the reading – including    discussion notes that you can share with your trainer in the online discussion.

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PROLOGUE
Early History of the Danes
Listen:
You have heard of the Danish Kings
in the old days and how
they were great warriors.
Shield, the son of Sheaf,
took many an enemy's chair,
terrified many a warrior,
after he was found an orphan.
He prospered under the sky
until people everywhere
listened when he spoke.
He was a good king!

Shield had a son,
child for his yard,
sent by God
to comfort the people,
to keep them from fear--
Grain was his name;
he was famous
throughout the North.
Young princes should do as he did--
give out treasures
while they're still young
so that when they're old
people will support them
in time of war.
A man prospers
by good deeds
in any nation.

Shield died at his fated hour,
went to God still strong.
His people carried him to the sea,
which was his last request.
In the harbor stood
a well-built ship,
icy but ready for the sea.
They laid Shield there,
propped him against the mast
surrounded by gold
and treasure from distant lands.
I've never heard
of a more beautiful ship,
filled with shields, swords,
and coats of mail, gifts
to him for his long trip.
No doubt he had a little more
than he did as a child
when he was sent out,
a naked orphan in an empty boat.
Now he had a golden banner
high over his head, was,
sadly by a rich people,
given to the sea.
The wisest alive can't tell
where a death ship goes.

Grain ruled the Danes
a long time after his father's death,
and to him was born
the great Healfdene, fierce in battle,
who ruled until he was old.
Healfdene had four children--
Heorogar, Hrothgar, Halga the Good,
and a daughter who married
Onela, King of the Swedes.
Hrothgar Becomes King of the Danes
After Hrothgar became king
he won many battles:
his friends and family
willingly obeyed him;
his childhood friends
became famous soldiers.

So Hrothgar decided
he would build a mead-hall,
the greatest the world had
ever seen, or even imagined.
There he would share out
to young and old alike
all that God gave him
(except for public lands and men's lives).

I have heard that orders
went out far and wide;
tribes throughout the world
set to work on that building.
And it was built, the world's
greatest mead-hall.
And that great man
called the building
"Herot," the hart.

After it was built,
Hrothgar did what he said
he would: handed out gold
and treasure at huge feasts.
That hall was high-towered,
tall and wide-gabled
(though destruction awaited,
fire and swords of family trouble;
and outside in the night waited
a tortured spirit of hell).

The words of the poet,
the sounds of the harp,
the joy of people echoed.
The poet told how the world
came to be, how God made the earth
and the water surrounding,
how He set the sun and the moon
as lights for people
and adorned the earth
with limbs and leaves for everyone.
Hrothgar's people lived in joy,
happy until that wanderer of the wasteland,
Grendel the demon, possessor of the moors,
began his crimes.

He was of a race of monsters
exiled from mankind by God--
He was of the race of Cain,
that man punished for
murdering his brother.
From that family comes
all evil beings--
monsters, elves, zombies.
Also the giants who
fought with God and got
repaid with the flood.

end of episode one

In episode two, Grendel attacks.

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Early History of the Danes Listen: You have heard of the Danish Kings in the old days and how they were great warriors. Shield, the son of Sheaf, took many an enemy's chair, terrified many a warrior, after he was found an orphan. He prospered under the sky until people everywhere listened when he spoke.