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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:
Just to contribute one small itemEnglish 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.
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.
It came from the Latin dictionary in ancient times.
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.
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.
English is commonly used as the international language for communication and business due to its widespread use and acceptance around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
English is often chosen as the official language in countries due to historical reasons, cultural influence, economic power, and political dominance. It is commonly spoken globally and has become a common language for international communication and trade. Establishing English as the official language can also promote unity and efficiency within a diverse population.
Consonants entered the English language at about the same time as vowels.
English is considered the most important language in North America because it is the dominant language spoken by the majority of the population, it is the official language in many countries in the region, and it is widely used in business, education, and government. Additionally, English has become a global language, making it essential for communication and commerce on an international scale.