I’ve lived in five different countries
I’ve lived in five different countries

of which four were non-English speaking countries.
of which four were non-English speaking countries.

“Non-English speaking” - I’m not sure this term is 100% accurate…
“Non-English speaking” - I’m not sure this term is 100% accurate…

For instance, right now I live in Brazil, where Portuguese is the official language.
For instance, right now I live in Brazil, where Portuguese is the official language.

And every here and there, I listen to Brazilians using (mispronounced) English words.
And every here and there, I listen to Brazilians using (mispronounced) English words.

What really catches my attention is the fact that some people
What really catches my attention is the fact that some people

don't even know they’re speaking English.
don't even know they’re speaking English.

Once, a Brazilian friend of mine said that she didn’t know how to speak any English.
Once, a Brazilian friend of mine said that she didn’t know how to speak any English.

And it was the end of November; Black Friday was on.
And it was the end of November; Black Friday was on.

So I said to her: “Come on, you know at least two words.”
So I said to her: “Come on, you know at least two words.”

She was shocked when I explained to her that "blecky Fraid"
She was shocked when I explained to her that "blecky Fraid"

(that’s how you pronounce "Black Friday" here in Brazil) were English words!
(that’s how you pronounce "Black Friday" here in Brazil) were English words!

This phenomenon happens in many other countries  where English isn’t the official language.
This phenomenon happens in many other countries  where English isn’t the official language.

And it happens the other way too.
And it happens the other way too.

Have you ever heard an English person say “bon appétit” or “sayonara”?
Have you ever heard an English person say “bon appétit” or “sayonara”?

But in today’s video we’ll focus on English
But in today’s video we’ll focus on English

and how it has subtly been inserted in non-English speaking countries.
and how it has subtly been inserted in non-English speaking countries.

With the help of my MosaLingua co-workers who live in different parts of the world,
With the help of my MosaLingua co-workers who live in different parts of the world,

I’ve gathered popular English words and expressions you probably use
I’ve gathered popular English words and expressions you probably use

without realizing you are speaking English!
without realizing you are speaking English!

Today, English is virtually all around.
Today, English is virtually all around.

If you don't believe me, let me start by telling you some words
If you don't believe me, let me start by telling you some words

that French people use on a daily basis!
that French people use on a daily basis!

"OK, cool, fun, weekend, parking, camping,
"OK, cool, fun, weekend, parking, camping,

lifting, best-seller, jean, brushing, design,
lifting, best-seller, jean, brushing, design,

vintage, clown, smoking, pickpocket,
vintage, clown, smoking, pickpocket,

babysitter, feeling, flirt, brunch, gloss,
babysitter, feeling, flirt, brunch, gloss,

speed, steak, toast,
speed, steak, toast,

discount, chewing gum,
discount, chewing gum,

challenge, cowboy, and barbecue."
challenge, cowboy, and barbecue."

I know...that's not exactly what you would expect to hear in France, right?
I know...that's not exactly what you would expect to hear in France, right?

And these are just a few English words
And these are just a few English words

that are part of what the average French person speaks!
that are part of what the average French person speaks!

And, if that's what you're wondering, French people are not alone...
And, if that's what you're wondering, French people are not alone...

"lifestyle, fair, clever,
"lifestyle, fair, clever,

park, ticket, and service point"
park, ticket, and service point"

are a few English words that you'll hear in...Germany!
are a few English words that you'll hear in...Germany!

Not to mention work-related words,
Not to mention work-related words,

like "job, manager, meeting."
like "job, manager, meeting."

And of course, words related to IT, such as:
And of course, words related to IT, such as:

“Antivirus, computer, and laptop."
“Antivirus, computer, and laptop."

Next to Germany, in Poland we’ll hear people  speaking English too
Next to Germany, in Poland we’ll hear people  speaking English too

with words such as: “drink, weekend, lobby…”
with words such as: “drink, weekend, lobby…”

And pay attention to the spelling of the next words as the Polish have creatively adapted them:
And pay attention to the spelling of the next words as the Polish have creatively adapted them:

Biznesmen (businessman),
Biznesmen (businessman),

flesz (flash),
flesz (flash),

forhend/bekhend (forehand/backhand),
forhend/bekhend (forehand/backhand),

lider (leader),
lider (leader),

mecz (match),
mecz (match),

and tost (toast).
and tost (toast).

On the other side of the planet, here is  what the people in China say in English.
On the other side of the planet, here is  what the people in China say in English.

“Hi, hello, bye-bye, and party”
“Hi, hello, bye-bye, and party”

are English words used in China.
are English words used in China.

And the word "cool" is so popular
And the word "cool" is so popular

it even has a character for it ( 酷 ).
it even has a character for it ( 酷 ).

Young people often say "nobody cares"
Young people often say "nobody cares"

and they also use the word "low" to refer  to somebody or something that has no class!
and they also use the word "low" to refer  to somebody or something that has no class!

Spanish people also use a lot of English,  especially at work:
Spanish people also use a lot of English,  especially at work:

“Community manager, team building, startup,
“Community manager, team building, startup,

sponsor, ranking, newsletter."
sponsor, ranking, newsletter."

But outside of work too:
But outside of work too:

“vamos al cíber?” (cyber cafe)
“vamos al cíber?” (cyber cafe)

or maybe you're more in the mood for “happy hour” at the bar.
or maybe you're more in the mood for “happy hour” at the bar.

In Italy, young people often say:
In Italy, young people often say:

“bro or sis (brother/sister),
“bro or sis (brother/sister),

social media, gossip, lifestyle,
social media, gossip, lifestyle,

community, location, and influencer."
community, location, and influencer."

But older people also use English:
But older people also use English:

“trend, mood,
“trend, mood,

boss, break, hotel,
boss, break, hotel,

cheap, escalation,
cheap, escalation,

stress, story-telling, and partner.”
stress, story-telling, and partner.”

Now, in Russia, there are also lots of English words used.
Now, in Russia, there are also lots of English words used.

Did you know that Russians often say “hello” or “sorry”?
Did you know that Russians often say “hello” or “sorry”?

In HR instead of “hunt”  Russians say хантить (hántit’),
In HR instead of “hunt”  Russians say хантить (hántit’),

"to google" would be гуглить (gùglit’).
"to google" would be гуглить (gùglit’).

Other English words  used by Russians are:
Other English words  used by Russians are:

“summit, briefing,
“summit, briefing,

hitchhiking, retail,
hitchhiking, retail,

brand, handmade,
brand, handmade,

startup, copywriter, and coworking.”
startup, copywriter, and coworking.”

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Now, let’s get back to the topic at hand…
Now, let’s get back to the topic at hand…

Next on the list is Brazil.
Next on the list is Brazil.

So as I mentioned at the beginning of the video, we have:
So as I mentioned at the beginning of the video, we have:

“Black Friday," and other words would be... "air fryer,
“Black Friday," and other words would be... "air fryer,

show (meaning something is great/cool),
show (meaning something is great/cool),

pet shop, personal trainer,
pet shop, personal trainer,

home office, homeschooling
home office, homeschooling

and bullying."
and bullying."

And to end this video, I’ll display a list of  English words used internationally.
And to end this video, I’ll display a list of  English words used internationally.

If you live in a non-English speaking country,
If you live in a non-English speaking country,

do let me know  if you say any of these.
do let me know  if you say any of these.

Oh, and take in mind that the pronunciation might be a little different
Oh, and take in mind that the pronunciation might be a little different

as I’ll be pronouncing them with an English accent.
as I’ll be pronouncing them with an English accent.

We have: “Kit, airbag, outlet, check up, sexy.”
We have: “Kit, airbag, outlet, check up, sexy.”

Words related to food:
Words related to food:

“fast food, sandwich,
“fast food, sandwich,

pop-corn, hamburger.”
pop-corn, hamburger.”

Words related to IT, Internet, Media:
Words related to IT, Internet, Media:

“Web,
“Web,

download, screenshot,
download, screenshot,

chat, cloud,
chat, cloud,

post,
post,

login/logout,
login/logout,

playlist,
playlist,

bug, spam,
bug, spam,

email,
email,

smartphone,
smartphone,

pen drive, fake news,
pen drive, fake news,

selfie, hashtag,
selfie, hashtag,

like, followers,
like, followers,

and influencers.”
and influencers.”

Words related to work:
Words related to work:

“Freelance, marketing,
“Freelance, marketing,

business, feedback,
business, feedback,

planning, coaching,
planning, coaching,

burn out, networking,
burn out, networking,

meeting, and workshop.”
meeting, and workshop.”

Words related to sports:
Words related to sports:

“Football, match,
“Football, match,

corner, bodybuilding,
corner, bodybuilding,

leggings, fit, fitness,
leggings, fit, fitness,

bowling, skate,
bowling, skate,

surf, bike, crossfit,
surf, bike, crossfit,

PR (meaning "personal record"),
PR (meaning "personal record"),

strength, and freestyle.”
strength, and freestyle.”

And finally, words related to entertainment. We have:
And finally, words related to entertainment. We have:

“Casting, spoiler,
“Casting, spoiler,

interview, box-office,
interview, box-office,

shooting, making-of,
shooting, making-of,

remake, best-of, star,
remake, best-of, star,

show, fan,  best-seller, playback,
show, fan,  best-seller, playback,

DJ, and jet set.”
DJ, and jet set.”

That’s all for now,
That’s all for now,

please tell me in the comment box
please tell me in the comment box

if there are other words you can think of
if there are other words you can think of

that I haven’t mentioned in this video.
that I haven’t mentioned in this video.

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