The English Language’s Global Rise
A historical overview traces English growth from about two million speakers in the 11th century to over 116 million native speakers today. It cites global spread and the ease of learning as key factors, noting English influence has expanded worldwide while other grammars lag behind.
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Italy
Melbourne
Bonn
Greifawald
Prussia
Schulz
Bon
Sike
Sander& Son
Vitoria
Australia
Sander & Sons
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SAVIL
Rio
Tancriffa
Plymouth
Riatey
Kempson
Strart Tossanee
Hvans
Wei'oa
Aly
Delphic Yraiwarg
Aotea
Royal Mail Steamers
London
Iente Video, Teneriffa & Plymexte
Rakeia Waikato
Paparoa Tekan
Otgrama Papanui
Waitmate Wakatane Waakanui
Rimatakaangitikei New S¢'m'r
Wellington
Welling
Fairdlandsr Bros
Nion Steamship Company
New Zealand
Lonzep
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Westport
Greymouth
Weskty
Christchurch
Dunedin
Nelscn
Picton
Saturda
Sydney
Auckland
F Ferriman
Ashburton
Henry Stephenson
Alfred Harrison
Berly
Baturdys
Norwich
Guton Fire Insurance Company
Dresden
Pers Manufacturing and Gency Company
Pramises
Baverpay
Custamera
Burnett Street
Miraneia & Torses
Frank Curtis
Jeweller
Times
Fis
Bilver
Rotherams
Watthama
Whoich Carda
Bell Pogrammes
Mea Driams
Fusb
Hburton Publishing Company
Speaener
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Lytélton
Zhaland
J. W. Hanmer
Wollyn
Logal
London College of Music
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Musical International College
TOA Ec
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Andrill Tancred Street
Stoak
Peter Street
Oddfellows’ Hall
Tt. Andrews
Murgatroyo Bros
Wool Brokers & Fellmongers
Curistongracn
Parga
Etc
Wool & Skin Collecting Agency
C. BE. Kenpaut
Margatroyd Bros
Next Rule's Butchers Shop
Osborn Coombe
Wis Ashburton
Llewellyn Owen
Arcade Chambers
Ab Commercial Hotel
Newcastle
W. H. Collins & CO
Mitchell & Turner’s
Tancred Street
Dunlop
DERBY
Australasia
Prease
Canterbury
Roller Flour Mills
J. B. Hobart
Marsh
G. Medding
E Pnonger
Barrett Streets
Cleveland
Imperial
Commercial
New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
Zaid
Osate—Duane
Absoc
R. T. Clark
General Corn
Tanonga Stexet
Asmovator
Gibbs
Wallington
Lyttelton
America
Adam
USA
Richmond and Co
Gan Broves
Henry Wells’ Oil Co
J Hollis and Sons
Hollis
Balfast
Murchiecn
Knowles
Pampa
Knowlee
Clark
Feadera
Powder Company
Hisejon
Lalysmith Handkkerchiefs
Baden-Powell
Andrew Orr
H.W. Hanmer
Fahall
E. .W. Hanmer
S&s. Knight
J. W. DE Beer Watchmaker & Jeweller
AS Just
Sterling Silver
E.P. Ware
J. W.de Beer
Watchmaker & Jeweller
East Street
Investment Society
Edward Stephens
Offic— Tancred Street
Fair Land
Fmpire
Baker Bros
Ndertakerf
Ndertakkers
Wakenui Road
Owasa Streets
Baker and Brown's Coach Factory
Marth
D. Thomas
Ande & Mons Eucalypei
Press Association of New Zealand
Operacion
Casusn Adeertisements
Jean Inch
Inch
Carron, Soxcons, & Cuantranis Oncaxreations
Binta
Maxgrace
Foxerat
Odesoh
Itawpixa
Ratea
Ornex
Businese Staicity
David Zande
Commission & Finance
Sun Fire Insurance
Canton Marine- “Nsurance- Ofiday
David Thomas
Leana
Tinwald
Grain
Matson and Co
Booth, McDonald and Co
White
Walter A. Wood Co
Bowron Bros
Belting
Lancashire
Graham
Wright, Stephenson and Co
Planet
Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company
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Rakaia District
Messrs Hardy & CO
Rakaia
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David Thomas, J Ashburton
Barford
Graham's Road
Nicholas & Pickfoo
Mamari
Nicholas & Pigkford
Letcher Bros
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Mus’ Macray
AY RS MacKay
Radburton County Hospital
Nantacote & Herrerp
Wade
H. G. Berryman
Arzheurion
A. Ager
Arcade
Ashburbton
Altera
MR Ager
Thie Department
Levy Onking
al Haa
Isi
Loce
Charles Cecil Willis Bee
Ashburton Publishing Company
Mart & Guardian
Henry Willis
Venus
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