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English is Now the Mandated International Language of Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation has decreed that from 1 January 2008 all Air Traffic Controllers and Flight Crew Members engaged in or in contact with international flights must be proficient in the English language as a general spoken medium and not simply have a proficiency in standard ICAO Radio Telephony Phraseology.
This has important implications for all aircrew and controllers. Those who do not have proficiency must acquire it by that date or risk removal from international flight routes.
Below is an extract from an official ICAO document which details the level of proficiency required:
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What do you think about the international role of english?
English has become a second language and the standard language of business in many parts of the world. It may not be the best choice because it contains so many exceptions to the rules.
Why you need to learn English language?
Becasue many people speaking English in the world. If you go to social life, you have to speaking English. Also if you want to get job, you need to get 3/4 VCE English score over 20 points. Otherwise, America is using English. America is one of the powerful country in nowadays.
How did the word easel become part of the English language?
It came from the Latin dictionary in ancient times.
What are official language of the world Is there any organization that regconize English as a global language?
Since no organization can claim to represent the whole world, there is no "official" language for the world. The closest such organization would be the United Nations, which uses six official languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Russian. The use of languages by international organizations is usually related to the number of speakers rather than any "official" status. This is why, for example, English and Spanish have become defacto global standards. English is clearly a global language, but this is merely a measure of its widespread use, not of any official recognition.
Why did English become a global language?
English has become an internationally spoken language largely because of the size of the British Empire. The British explored the globe, settled in numerous regions such as Africa, Asia, Australia and North America. Although the empire is no more, a legacy of English language was left with the countries. At the same time, England was one of the most active trading countries in world. Traders in other countries found it beneficial to learn English to develop trade links and do business with the British. Of the countries once in the British Empire, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, numerous African countries as well as many smaller countries and islands still use English as the main language. English is by no means the easiest language to learn but has been accepted as the main international language because of the wide use of it a century ago and because of the number of large trading nations today that speak English as a first language.
What language will be use in international language?
It seems that some form of English is becoming or has become the international language.
How do you recognize the demands of competitiveness by being English proficient?
Globalization means international trade. English is probably one of the most common languages and is therefore an ideal 'second-languge' enabling the user to engage and compete in the global market. English has become the dominant international language in business, entertainment, science, communications, radio, aviation, and in diplomacy/international relations. It would therefore seem that, without proficiency in English language, one is at a significant disadvantage on the world scene.
Why is English an international language?
It was the language of the extensive British Empire. Then it became the language of the shipping lines, and later the airlines.
What is there suddenly a in the need to speak English all over the world?
It is the recognised International language
Is English the international language?
English has become a lingua franca, mainly because of the extent of the British Empire two centuries ago and the United States' economic dominance today. In other times, Latin and French have been the language of choice in international diplomacy. Esperanto was a language constructed to be an international language, but it didn't really take off.
What do you think about the international role of english?
English has become a second language and the standard language of business in many parts of the world. It may not be the best choice because it contains so many exceptions to the rules.
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
How The life of the English language abroad?
English is the official language language of a number of foreign countries. It is the official language of government in others. It is the de facto language of the European Common Market. It or a reasonable facsimile thereof has become the international language of business. As it has spread, it has picked up foreign idioms. This international usage should change it. British writers have noticed that in common usage many irregular forms of the past tense have begun ending with an e d. That should continue. As the irregular forms disappear, the use of English should continue to expand. English will become an easier language to learn.
Why do other countries speak engilish?
Since English is the international language, you can visit elsewhere and converse in English without knowing the native language. With the flourish of trade and commerce, it has become mandatory to have atleast a basic knowledge of English in addition to speaking prowess.
How did English become a national language?
English became a national language through a combination of historical events, including the Norman Conquest in 1066 and the subsequent development of English as the language of the ruling class. The spread of the British Empire also played a significant role in the global adoption of English as a national and international language.
Why does English language become the universal language?
The English language became the universal language primarily due to the historical expansion of the British Empire and later the influence of the United States as a global superpower. English is widely used in international business, politics, and entertainment, making it the dominant language for communication between people of different native languages worldwide.
Why is English such an important international language?
The English language is important to people in many parts of the world because it is their native language. But I doubt that's what you mean. The English language is important in the world today because of the dominant position of the United States in an increasingly globalized world. Because it is important for many countries to do business with the United States, it is helpful for the people of those countries to learn English. Since this has been true for most of the period since World War II, many people around the world have learned the language. Since they have, it has become a way that, for example, a French person may speak to a Japanese. English has become the lingua franca of international business.
