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English · 1.5+ billion speakers (around 400 million native)
About English
English is a West Germanic language that became the world's primary lingua franca through centuries of British influence and American cultural reach. It has the largest vocabulary of any human language and the most extensive body of literature, film, and online content.
Where it's spoken
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland — and the rest of the world as a lingua franca
Interesting facts
- 1Around 170,000 words are in current use — the largest vocabulary of any language
- 2Has borrowed extensively from French, Latin, Norse, and dozens of other languages
- 3More people speak English as a second language than as a first
Why learn English?
Three reasons to make English your next language.
The universal language
Business, science, aviation, the internet, and pop culture all default to English.
Travel anywhere
Wherever you go, you'll find someone who speaks at least some English.
Unmatched cultural library
The world's largest film industries, music catalogues, and online libraries are all primarily English.
Your learning path
The Languages Center English course follows the CEFR scale, from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).
Beginner
8 sections · 32 lessons
Elementary
8 sections · 32 lessons
Intermediate
7 sections · 28 lessons
Upper-Intermediate
7 sections · 28 lessons
Advanced
5 sections · 20 lessons
Read short articles
Short reads in English at every level — with full English translations side by side. Great for building reading confidence at your pace.
Podcasts
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Conversational Starter — English
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Easy listening for beginners — slow and clear speech with study notes.
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Upgrade to PremiumNative Speaker Stories — English
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Real native speakers sharing daily life stories with a transcript.
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Advanced topics discussed by fluent speakers — full transcript and glossary.
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First Words — English
Animated short videos covering essential beginner vocabulary.
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Upgrade to PremiumReal-Life Scenes — English
Scripted real-life scenes filmed with native pronunciation.
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Documentary clips and panel discussions for advanced learners.
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