since English is my second language vs since the English is my second language

The correct phrase is "since English is my second language." The article "the" should not be used before the word "English" in this context.

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since English is my second language

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that English is the speaker's second language.

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English is my second language, but even I know that sucked.
Before English became my second language.
In Hong Kong, English is a second language.
English is the world's second language.
Which is my second favorite line in the entire oeuvre of Alfred Kinsey.
But this is my second Presidency in this Chamber.
This is my second, not including lunch.
And this is my second life.
This is my second one I've closed.
Dr. Sealove is my second choice now.
This is my second and last encounter with you lunatics.
This is my second copy of 'Visits in the Paranormal.
I guess this is my second chance.
I'm sorry, this is my second drink.
This is my second film... and clearly my greatest masterpiece.
The ocean is my second biggest fear.
This is my second drink and nothin'.
Deeks is my second partner to get shot.
This is my second interview with Christina Hawthorne and Tom Wakefield.
This is my second Hyundai Sonata.

since the English is my second language

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "the" should not be used before "English" in this context.

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English is my second language, but even I know that sucked.
In any case, and this is my second reason, that position is entirely justified since the national public services are the instruments available to the Member States to enable them to apply the policies democratically decided upon by their populations.
Before English became my second language.
In Hong Kong, English is a second language.
English is the world's second language.
Which is my second favorite line in the entire oeuvre of Alfred Kinsey.
But this is my second Presidency in this Chamber.
This is my second, not including lunch.
And this is my second life.
This is my second one I've closed.
Dr. Sealove is my second choice now.
This is my second and last encounter with you lunatics.
This is my second copy of 'Visits in the Paranormal.
I guess this is my second chance.
I'm sorry, this is my second drink.
This is my second film... and clearly my greatest masterpiece.
The ocean is my second biggest fear.
This is my second drink and nothin'.
Deeks is my second partner to get shot.
This is my second interview with Christina Hawthorne and Tom Wakefield.

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since English is my second language vs since the English is my second language