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Frequently asked questions
What are the English speaking countries?
There are 18 countries which are officially recognised as majority English-speaking nations: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America. However, the true number of English-speaking countries is far higher than this. English is listed as an official language in 67 nations! In most cases, this is because they were once British colonies.
How can I learn English speaking at home?
It’s never been easier to practice speaking English from home! Firstly, you can try finding a partner to talk to over video chat through a language exchange app or website. Here’s our picks for ten of the best platforms. Secondly, there are several apps that use AI technology to turn your phone into a robotic conversation partner. Andy, Mondly and Elsa are some of the market leaders. Thirdly, you can try talking to yourself! As silly as it sounds, narrating your actions whilst you go about your daily life - “I am making a cup of tea, I am sitting down” - can help you get faster at forming English sentences. Fourthly, the most effective tip of all: find an online tutor for 1-on-1 classes over video chat. Even an hour’s dedicated practice with a fluent speaker per week will have a dramatic effect on your speaking abilities. Check out this full guide on how to improve your speaking skills at home for more advice.
What is the largest english speaking country?
The United States is the largest English-speaking country, with 239 million speakers. However, you might be surprised to learn that English isn’t the official language of the US. In fact, it has no official language! The second-largest English-speaking country is India, with over 125 million speakers.
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