It’s not a secret that English is the world’s most popular language. There are more than 300 million native speakers of English. It’s the native language in such countries as Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is also used as an official language in 70 and more countries of the world. This includes, Cameron, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Tanzania, Malaysia, etc. All in all, today there are almost 1000 million people in the world who know English at some extent. Even if they can’t speak fluently, they understand it quite well. English is the top language in many spheres, including business, tourism, science, education, medicine, aviation. At the moment most Internet sites are in English and many youngsters use English alphabet to write text messages. Millions of students worldwide attend language schools to study English, although the best way to learn a foreign language is to merge into native atmosphere. That’s why many students prefer studying in English-speaking countries to improve their language skills. English dominates the media landscape as well. So many films, soaps, song lyrics are in English. And, it’s surprising how many adopted English words and expressions we use in everyday life. In fact, English isn’t the easiest language to learn. Just thinking of its difficult spelling and pronunciation makes me wonder why people choose to learn this language. The answer is obvious: English unites people and helps to communicate with people from every corner of the world.
Trinity in Ukraine. In the new year, Trinity will be celebrated on the twenty-third of May. In Ukraine, Trinity is a day off. Trinity is a holiday of the rebirth of life. People on Trinity decorate their homes with green tree branches, which means the rebirth of all living things. On the feast of Trinity, it is customary to go to church. They meet Trinity at the dinner table, the most important treat is a loaf. It is customary to have fun on Trinity, any serious work, even around the house, is prohibited. Christmas in Ukraine. Christmas is celebrated on the night of January 6-7. Forty days before Christmas begins the third fast. Traditionally, at midnight from January 6th to January 7th, you need to open the windows and doors so that Christmas can enter the house. Christmas comes when the first star lights up in the sky. On this day, children and young people go home and tell carols. It is customary to celebrate Christmas with your family in warmth and comfort. At Christmas they go to church.
In the new year, Trinity will be celebrated on the twenty-third of May. In Ukraine, Trinity is a day off. Trinity is a holiday of the rebirth of life. People on Trinity decorate their homes with green tree branches, which means the rebirth of all living things. On the feast of Trinity, it is customary to go to church. They meet Trinity at the dinner table, the most important treat is a loaf. It is customary to have fun on Trinity, any serious work, even around the house, is prohibited. Christmas in Ukraine. Christmas is celebrated on the night of January 6-7. Forty days before Christmas begins the third fast. Traditionally, at midnight from January 6th to January 7th, you need to open the windows and doors so that Christmas can enter the house. Christmas comes when the first star lights up in the sky. On this day, children and young people go home and tell carols. It is customary to celebrate Christmas with your family in warmth and comfort. At Christmas they go to church.