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English has become what is known as a "Lingua Franca". A Lingua Franca is a language which is common used as a second language in order to facilitate communication. There have been many lingua francas in the history of the world including French, Koine Greek, Latin, Aramaic, and Sanskrit. In order to become a lingua franca, there has to be an element of prestige associated with the language which would make people want to learn it and use it. This prestige normally comes about due to colonization, conquest, religion or economic factors.
The current prestige associated with the English language came about because of two factors. The first was the based on the number of nations the British colonized prior to World War II. The second was a result of the economic power wielded around the globe by the United States after World War II. Currently, it is economically beneficial for people in many nations to learn the English language. When asked why, they will often say it is the "language of business".
As an aside, it should be noted that no language has ever lasted as a permanent lingua franca. At some point, many languages lose the prestige they once held and people choose a new language to speak. In fact, if you look at the list above, many of the previous lingua franca are no longer even spoken except by the few scholars who took the time to learn them.
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Did Romania spoken English?
Yes, but this language is not widespread.
What is the English term of laganap?
widespread or over-ridden... scattered
Why is English being learned across the world?
well they might be thinking of moving and English is an easy language //// English has become over the centuries the international business language probably because the English empire was so widespread and it is also easy to learn
Apart from English what language is the most widespread in the world?
The most spoken language in the world is Chinese not English, but after English most likely Spanish or Hindu.
What is the importance of the English language in the modern age?
It is the lingua franca of the world. English is more widespread than any other language.
Why english language is importance than the other?
There is really no way of ranking languages in terms of importance, but a reason that English might be considered one of the more useful languages to learn is because it is so widespread. However, learning Spanish or French could be just as useful as English.
Do Japanese students study English?
The study of English is a standard part of the Japanese curriculum. Usually it's taught in schools, since English is the most widespread language.
What is the most widespread language?
The most widespread language in terms of the number of speakers is Mandarin Chinese, with over 1.2 billion native speakers. However, in terms of overall global reach and usage, English is the most widespread language as it is the official or de facto language in many countries and widely used in international communication, business, and media.
Why is American English so influential around the world?
American English is influential globally due to the economic, political, and cultural dominance of the United States. The country's popular culture, technology, and media have all played a role in spreading American English worldwide. Additionally, the widespread use of English as a global lingua franca has further solidified the influence of American English.
Why were soup kitchens stopped?
They have not stopped, but are not so widespread.
Which country speaks the most english?
England speaks the most English is you exclude immigrants.
Why do you think corruption became so widespread during the Gilded Age?
Corruption was so widespread during the Gilded Age because there was little government regulation, federal and state.
