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ING-glish/ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

English is the language you are learning, and also the people/culture of England in some uses. At A1, treat it as the language: learn English, speak English, in English. Capital E. “The English” can mean people from England — you do not need that yet.

Meaning

The language of England, the US, and many other countries.

Examples

• “She is learning English.”
• “Please say it in English.”

Good to know

Capital E. speak English / in English. Not “the English language” every time — English is enough.

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