Why English is a phonetically inefficient language?

Like we all know, the English alphabet has 26 letters. This, consequently, makes English a non-phonetic language, which means that the pronunciation of a word is not dependent on its spelling.

How does English language differ from other forms of writing?

Written language tends to be more complex and intricate than speech with longer sentences and many subordinate clauses. The punctuation and layout of written texts also have no spoken equivalent. However some forms of written language, such as instant messages and email, are closer to spoken language.

Why is the French pronunciation so difficult?

One thing French has that English doesn’t is the Académie française, which is an institution that conserves the French language and keeps it from changing as much as it would naturally. But in spite of that, English and French have similar reasons for why their pronunciation is tough for second language learners.

Why is the French alphabet difficult to learn?

One of the main things that causes problems for French learners is that the alphabet is similar to the English alphabet. Because you’re so used to reading in English, you associate the letters in the English alphabet with specific sounds. But in French, these same letters often represent different sounds than in English.

Why are there so many French words in the English language?

The Normans occupied England for several centuries and introduced thousands of French words into English vocabulary. The problem is that these words tended to be spelled according to French spelling conventions, which were very different from Germanic spelling conventions.

Why do French speakers say “one” instead of two?

Some sounds, like the common “th” sound in English, don’t even exist in other languages, which explains why French speakers learning English often say “one,” “two,” “tree”. For English speakers learning French as a second language, things are no different.