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True or False

1. English probably has a million words.

2. The OED is the biggest dictionary in the world.

3. The English Language Academy creates new words.

4. English is a very regular language.

5. Most teenagers know more than 10,000 words..



  • Try this Quiz about the English language

  • Try this new interactive crossword here or the print version here.



Debate

'The world domination of English has a negative effect on other languages and cultures. '

Teachers notes on how to organise a debate
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