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Over 350 million people speak English as their first language, including 55 million in the UK and more than 200 million in the USA. It's an official language in over 50 countries around the world.
The total number of people who can speak English, including those who speak it as a second language, is well over a billion.
English is a relatively easy language to learn. With a little practice, you should soon find yourself able to get by in most everyday situations.
An international language
Learning to speak English will allow you to communicate with a massive number of people around the globe.
Boost your job prospects
In an increasingly inter-connected world, a good knowledge of English is a great advantage for many jobs. English is also the most widely used language for international business.
Travel
Any trip or stay in an English-speaking country will be greatly enriched if you can speak a little of the language. Even in countries where English isn't the local language, you will still find it enormously useful on your travels.
The aim of Speak English! is to provide a high quality resource for those who wish to learn how to speak English.
It is part of the Speak Languages! network of websites.
Access to the site is completely free. We are currently adding sound, and soon users will also be able to hear all the phrases and vocabulary spoken by native English speakers.
The words and phrases on this site are in British English. However, the language you learn will allow you to make yourself understood anywhere in the world where English is spoken.
If you have any comments or suggestions, or spot any mistakes however small, please contact us — we appreciate your feedback.