How did the English language become so popular throughout the world while other languages did not?

Answer 1

The English language is a West Germanic dialect dating back to the fifth century. This language evolved from the Anglo-Saxons in England and South Eastern Scotland. The English language became popular because of the power that England had as an empire. Since globalization was growing and since England was a major superpower in the world from the time of the Anglo-Saxons to the present, English was easily spread through or imposed upon her many colonies, including her colonies in North America, the Indian sub-continent and Oceania.

The ease with which various peoples take to the English language may also have something to do with the fact that English, considered by many to be a creolized language, borrows huge numbers of words from many different language groups and adapts them seamlessly to English usage. It seems to be able to do this more quickly and effectively than many other languages.

Answer 2

The spread of English can be attributed to historical factors like British colonization and the rise of the United States as a global superpower. Additionally, English became the language of international business and diplomacy. Its widespread use in technology, entertainment, and the internet has also contributed to its global popularity.