Will English become a global language?

English will most likely not become the dominant world language as more people speak more than one language, a language expert reports. The world faces a future of people speaking more than one language, with English no longer seen as likely to become dominant, a British language expert says in a new analysis.

Do you think English will secure its place as a global language in future?

Of course not: English will certainly remain a major global language for yet a very long time. It is highly unlikely, however, that it will remain as dominant worldwide as a second language in academia and culture.

Do you think that English will continue to be one of the main lingua franca of the world?

The answer is probably yes since its reach has gone so far that it has become the world’s commonly used form of language for communication. Long before, English has already been established as the world’s lingua franca. Aside from the fact that it can be easy to learn, it is widely spoken by a lot of people.

How does a language become a global language?

A global language acts as a “lingua franca”, a common language that enables people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities to communicate on a more or less equitable basis. Historically, the essential factor for the establishment of a global language is that it is spoken by those who wield power.

What is the role and status of English in the Philippines?

English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos. It is the language of commerce and law, as well as the primary medium of instruction in education.

How did English become a global language?

The renowned linguist, David Crystal, suggests that “a language becomes a global language because of the power of the people who speak it.” The ‘power’ of English was initially based on political and military factors, most notably the expansion of the British Empire.

Why do we need one standard world language?

To achieve international peace and coexistence, we need one standard world language, and English has come very close to it. Globalization is bound to happen and if ever any country like China became the global superpower in the future, will Mandarin (the language of China) get the same status as of English?

Why is English the lingua franca of globalization?

It has become the lingua franca of science. English is now the language of business, pop culture and overall it is associated with globalization. The companies are marking their products in the English language too to market them globally so it will be a very tedious process to change it.

How many people speak English in the world?

English has become a global language with over 380 million people speaking it as their first language and over 200 million people taking it as their second language. Another billion of people are in the process to learn it. English has been majorly associated with the western nations such as US, Canada, or the UK. However, with the

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