Most native speakers of English think so. Artificial languages have been created specifically in order to be used internationally and boast easy grammar and rules in order for people to learn fast. Some examples include:
Esperanto (the most popular)
Ido (Esperanto, revised a bit)
Interlingua (another popular one)
There are many more as well.
Means of communication is actually a medium or a way by which a person can communicate. Now, "English is a means of communication" means that English is a medium through which one can communicate i.e., english is a language through which people talk or communicate. So, by means of communication we mean a language (or medium), or method or way of communication.
Language is an agreed upon way of communication. Most languages include a written and verbal method of communication and includes some sort of shorthand or slang relative to different regions.
The word "ikaw" means "you" in English language.
The word "magalang" is in Tagalog form (national language of the Philippines). In English language, it means "respectful".
'-old' is not an English language suffix.But -oid is an English language suffix, and means 'resembling', such as rhomboid, which means resembling a rhombus.
Saluton is a word in the Esperanto language, which means "hello" in English. Esperanto is a constructed language created to promote international communication and understanding.
Means of communication is actually a medium or a way by which a person can communicate. Now, "English is a means of communication" means that English is a medium through which one can communicate i.e., english is a language through which people talk or communicate. So, by means of communication we mean a language (or medium), or method or way of communication.
English is already arguably a global language. It is spoken by almost 2 billion people worldwide. Also it is the only language where there are 3 times more people who speak it as a second language that those who have English as their native language. So, yes, English is a global language.
IELTS means International English Language Testing System
No. The cellphone is a means of communication. Landlines, fax and telegraphy are also means of communication. People using them have to communicate (talk, chat, write0 in a language such as English, French, etc.
Language is an agreed upon way of communication. Most languages include a written and verbal method of communication and includes some sort of shorthand or slang relative to different regions.
"Idioma" in Spanish translates to "language" in English. It refers to a system of communication used by a particular group of people.
Ann Silver has written: 'Sand, sea, shells & sky (in signed English)' -- subject(s): Deaf, Means of communication, Roy, Howard L., Sign language 'The three billy goats Gruff (in signed English)' -- subject(s): Sign language, Means of communication, Deaf
English is taught in the Philippines because It is a universal language. Knowing how to speak English will give Filipinos the ability to understand the world. Understanding the world will surely means going globally.
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It is better to learn to speak in English not only for the Filipinos but for everyone else since English is a universal language. Learning to speak the English language means that you can be understood globally. There will be an easier communication with other people all over the world. There will be better understanding with anyone too.
Assuming that your question is asking why English continues to be taught in former British colonies, there are three reasons. First, it has become part of the culture, like playing cricket. Second, it is a means of communication among the different ethnic groups in the country who do speak different regional languages or who have no written language. Third, English is the language of international commerce, which the country's own languages are not.