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How many versions of the English language are there?

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How many versions of the English language are there?

SUBJECTS:  English

YEARS:  3–4


Did you know that in Australia the way we use, pronounce and spell some words is different from the way they are used, pronounced and spelt in America?

Can you list all the countries in the world where English is used? See if you can think of countries not mentioned in this clip.


Acknowledgements

Video © Cambridge English.


Production Date: 2013


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