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English is just a Language

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Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

English is a Language, just like any other languages spoken by people anywhere around the world.

But more than just being a language, it is the language with the highest Global Influence.

It is spoken by approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide, which is why it is considered as the world's "lingua franca (a language that is adopted as a general or common language between speakers whose native languages are different)", widely used in international activities like business (trade), computer coding, and higher education.

In education most times, it is referred to as "English Studies". And it's vastness is broader than it sounds.

According to encyclopedia, "English Studies is an academic discipline focused on the English language and its diverse uses, encompassing both literature and linguistics. It involves the study of literature written in English, the structure and usage of the language, and its role in various social and historical contexts. Essentially, it's a field that explores the English language in all its forms and applications.

BRANCHES OF ENGLISH

English Studies can broadly be categorized into two:

1. Theoretical linguistics and

2. Applied linguistics.

*Theoretical linguistics focuses on the structure and nature of language itself.

*Applied linguistics explores how linguistic knowledge can be used to solve real-world problems. Key areas within these branches include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics.