When you were learning the meaning of the word "around" you were given an example of using it in the sentence "English around the world". Let's think why it is said so.
"Do you speak English?" - this question is most frequently heard when people from different countries gather.
Although there are about three thousand languages in the world. English is the most widespread. It's the official language in many countries. It's official language in UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and Republic of South Africa.
It also spoken as a second language in many parts of world.
English is the most widely used in international buisiness, science and foreign affairs. The names of pop-groups, software and magazines are often presented in English. English words are used as an element msgic on T-Shirts, sweat-shirts and caps.
Learning English is becoming important for everyone because we live in real life and we should know what is going on around in the world.