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English in the world today
Learn more to access more details of English in the world todayHow did English become the global force it is today? This free course, English in the world today, explores the status of the language and its worldwide diversity. It looks at how social and political factors influence people's attitudes towards it, and at the relationship between one's linguistic heritage and sense of identity.
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Thank you. Enjoyable & informative.