What is an English speaker?

First, we can differentiate two types of English speaker: the native English speaker and the fluent English speaker. The native one is a person whose first language is English (they learned English from birth or as a very young child), and for whom English is the primary means of communication. The fluent one is A person who learned English later in life (i.e. as an older child, teenager, or adult), and who is very proficient in both spoken and written English. This difference between speaking English as a first or as a secondary language will have a different impact on your identity. The…