The 'Lingua Franca' was French for decades... maybe centuries but when more people in the world spoke English the Lingua Franca became English.
English is a widely spoken language with many speakers around the world, making it a practical choice as a universal language for global communication. However, the idea of a "universal language" is complex, as it can also marginalize other languages and promote linguistic imperialism. It's essential to promote multilingualism and respect for diverse languages and cultures.
English was an official language in 87 nations and territories by 1994. It is still the language of commerce in many nations of the world.
There is no language that is official in 87 nations, but English is used (at least as a second language) in more than 150.
English
The United States does not have an official language. Therefore, English was never the official language of the United States.
Spanish. There are also many indigenous languages and the official language of Belize is English
English communication is nearly universal. When you understand English, you can communicate with many nations around the world. The ability to communicate will help you succeed in business.
In the United States government, Congress has the power to declare war on other nations.
There are fifty eight sovereign countries where English is an official language but may not be the primary language. There are an additional twenty one non-sovereign nations that list English as an official language. In addition there are three countries in which English is the de facto language.
English is a very important tool in communication because a lot of nations are very familiar in this language.
spanish then English
Spanish in 6 countries and English in 1.