Why does English ___(1)___ an international language meanwhile Chinese is used by more than ___(2)___ of the world? There are some ___(3)___ causes. In the nineteenth century, Great Britain became ___(4)___ after the Industrial Revolution. The English Empire ___(5)___ many other countries and made them as their colonies. English was ___(6)___ used there. Gradually those countries spoke English as their native language or second language. After the World War II, the United States, one of the English-speaking ___(7)___ become the most powerful and so then more people speak English. English grammar is rather easy and simple compared ___(8)___ other languages. However, English learners, even the native speakers, sometimes have troubles with English ___(9)___ . That can be overcome. A lot of ___(10)___ method are available to help them.