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There have already been many in the past and there will certainly be many in the future as social, technological, economic, religious, etc. conditions evolve and different cultures and languages rise to dominance in the world.
English is as transient an international language as Greek, Latin, French, and German were before it over the past 2000+ years. It is impossible to determine at this time what will replace it and when, but something will. It also is not something that can be decided on, all such deliberate attempts to either create (e.g. Esperanto) or legislate an international language have failed and always will fail, as people will use language as they choose.
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Should there be another international language instead?
While the idea of having another international language has been discussed, having multiple languages can promote diversity and preserve cultural heritage. Encouraging multilingualism and providing resources for language learning could be a more inclusive approach.
Is modern English a language of leveled inflections?
No, modern English is not a language with leveled inflections. It has lost many inflections found in older forms of English, such as Old English. Instead, English relies more on word order and auxiliary verbs to convey meaning.
What ways does the English language differ from one section of the US to another?
English language in different regions of the US can vary in terms of accent, vocabulary, and even grammatical structures. For example, in the southern US, you may hear "y'all" instead of "you all," while in the northeast, you might hear "sub" instead of "hoagie." These regional differences can make communication between people from different areas challenging at times.
What is the most misunderstood and misused punctuation mark in the English language?
The apostrophe is often misunderstood and misused in the English language. It is commonly used incorrectly in plurals (e.g. "apple's" instead of "apples") and possessives (e.g. "its" versus "it's").
What is an example of archaic language in Huswifery?
An example of archaic language in "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor is the usage of "thee" and "thy" instead of "you" and "your". For example, in the line "Make me, O Lord, thy spinning-wheel complete," the word "thy" is used instead of "your". These old-fashioned pronouns were common in 17th-century English but are rarely used in modern English.
Should there be another international language instead?
While the idea of having another international language has been discussed, having multiple languages can promote diversity and preserve cultural heritage. Encouraging multilingualism and providing resources for language learning could be a more inclusive approach.
In the English language why isn't Espana used instead of Spain?
In the Spanish language why isn't 'English' used instead of 'inglés'?
Is commiseratory an actual word of the English language?
No. Use commiserative instead.
Why do Nigerians speak English instead of their own native language?
English is the official language of Nigeria therefore it is their 'native' language.
Does Japanese people write in English?
If they know the language, then yes. They also "borrow" English words and on occasion write them in English instead of katakana.
Why is English the official language of Trinidad?
Beacause people often speak English instead of other languages./by:guylo Pierre
How will the English language change in the future?
the english language will change due to people being lazy and not wanting to spell a whole word or say it for eg instead of laughing they will say LOL instead of saying sorry they will say SOZ hope this helped :-)
Is modern English a language of leveled inflections?
No, modern English is not a language with leveled inflections. It has lost many inflections found in older forms of English, such as Old English. Instead, English relies more on word order and auxiliary verbs to convey meaning.
How is the use of English Language in Nigeria different?
English language in Nigeria is as correct as queen's English. However, Nigerians have some variations in their English vocabulary. For instance, you may be with a Nigerian who is about to take his leave, but he will tell you ''am coming'' instead of saying ''am going''
Is computer science a vernacular language?
Vernacular means in the common language of. As an example, a vernacular mass in an English speaking country would be in English, instead of Latin. As such, computer languages are not in the vernacular.
What ways does the English language differ from one section of the US to another?
English language in different regions of the US can vary in terms of accent, vocabulary, and even grammatical structures. For example, in the southern US, you may hear "y'all" instead of "you all," while in the northeast, you might hear "sub" instead of "hoagie." These regional differences can make communication between people from different areas challenging at times.
Why is the abbreviation for the International System of Units SI instead of IS?
Because the system was developed by the French who chose to name it in their own language.
