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Aug 2023
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257. Which Country is the Best at Learni...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Which country has the highest level of English proficiency? Which country is the best at learning English? And what lessons can we learn from these high-proficiency countries?



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Vocabulary

  • Proficient (adj) - skilled and experienced.
  • Rankings (plural n) - A list of items or individuals arranged in order of importance, achievement, or performance.
  • Index(n) - A systematic arrangement or listing of information, often in a sequential or alphabetical order.
  • To dub (v) - To replace the original audio in a film or television program with a different language.
  • To immerse(v) - To become deeply involved or engaged in a particular activity or environment.
  • To be exposed (v) - To be subjected to or have experience in a particular situation or environment.
  • Multinational companies (n) - Corporations that operate in multiple countries and have business interests across national borders.
  • Lingua franca (n) - A common language used for communication among speakers of different native languages.
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