Intending to build a private English kingdom in the Zambian wilds, he shipped out grand pianos and fine wines from the mother country, while local labourers reproduced traditional English furniture from native wood and lugged building materials through the bush for hours.

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When Mr. Pellizzoni moved to London from his native Italy in 1998, he was unable to speak English.

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Those that did survive moved onshore and a Native American from the Pawtuxet tribe named Squanto, (who actually spoke English) taught the Pilgrims the farming and harvesting skills they needed to survive.

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The only hope for English to remain the lingua franca till deathbed is a peaceful world and lots of love from non-native speakers.

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