Why we learn English

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b
• Leerjaar 2

English as a World language

How many languages are there in the world?

1. Almost 3,000
2. Almost 5,000
3. Almost 7,000
4. Almost 9,000

What percentage of the world's population speak at least some English?

1. 10-15%
2. 20-30%
3. 35-40%
4. 50-60%

What percentage of the information you can find on the internet is in English?

1. 40%
2. 65%
3. 80%
4. 90%

Do you know any countries in which English is the primary language?

Top 10 Countries that Speak English as a Primary Language

1. United States 

2. United Kingdom 

3. Canada (and French)

4. Australia 

5. Liberia 

6. Ireland 

7. New Zealand 

8. Jamaica 

9. Trinidad and Tobago 

10. Guyana 

Maar zijn Nederlanders wel echt zo goed in Engels.....?

English as a World Language - Don't take things too literally

Many misunderstandings between English speakers and Dutch speakers come from wrong, literal translations. If you say ‘Er is geen bal op de tv’ to a Dutch person, he will understand what you mean. If you say ‘there is no ball on TV’ to an Englishman, he will think you mean an actual, round ball. Always be aware of which words and expressions you can translate literally, and which ones have a completely different translation in English.

Do you know any more Dutch sayings in English?