Pronunciation

/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Relating to England, its people, or their language. For example: “English literature.”
• Noun: The West Germanic language spoken in England, the United States, and many other countries. For example: “She speaks fluent English.”
• Noun: People from England collectively; the English. For example: “The English are known for their love of tea.”

Noun (Language)

• Definition: English is a widely-spoken language that originated in England and has become the primary or secondary language of many countries around the world due to historical British colonization and modern cultural influence.

Phrases

• “Learn English” - referring to the process of acquiring knowledge of the English language.
• “Speak English” - meaning to communicate using the English language.
• “Teach English as a Second Language (ESL)” - a program designed to teach non-native speakers how to speak and understand English.

Example Sentences

• Noun (Language) : “Mastering English grammar was a significant challenge for her.”
• Adjective : “He loved reading English poetry from the Romantic era.”

Synonyms

• British (adjective when referring to language)
• Anglophone (referring to people who speak English)
• English Language Learner (ELL) - in the context of teaching English

Note: As a language name, “English” doesn’t have direct synonyms but rather can be referred to by regional variations such as American English, British English, Australian English, etc. When used as an adjective to describe people from England, it may be synonymously replaced with “British.” However, this does not apply to the language itself.