English language
nowadays, English is seen as the most globally language spoken all over the world. There are a number of studies that are found out the statistics of the spread of English. According to Graddol (2006) about 2 billion of people is speaking English now, however, this number of people could be increased since Graddol's study. His study has told merely the number. it does not tell about peoples' competence in mastering English. Especially the ones who use English as a second or foreign language nowadays. As a result of the spread of English, Libya is one of the countries that taught English at schools and universities as a foreign language in which its use is limited merely inside the classroom as Arabic is the mother tongue and the language of communication outside the classroom.'' The social, culture and, indeed, political dimensions of English language teaching and learning have been increasingly recognized in recent years.'' Hall (2011, p. 181).
Learning and teaching English as a foreign language
A number of studies have been shown the difference between second language and foreign language and a lot of people get confused. ''the term ESL is used to refer to situations in which English is the predominate language of communication'', in contrast to EFL that '' it is used in contexts where English is neither widely used for communication, nor used as the medium of instructions''. Nunan & Carter (2001, p.2).
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Do you mean if I have a positive attitude towards English or not? if this question . Personally, yes I do and am studying TESOL to change and improve things about English in my own country !
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Interesting. You use actual source references to strengthen your argument for the use of English, but still present the fact that Arabic is prevalent for all uses outside of the classroom. Do you show actual favor towards English in your personal communications, or is this an exercise in your expanding learning experiences?
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