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Is English a global language? Illustrate the fact that the globalization of English
What makes English a global language?
1.Distribution of the world's languages
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2.more than 70 countries gave the official status to English
English is more and more important for us. We must learn English well, but at the same time ,we should not forget to learn our own culture.
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3.English gains ascendancy over other foreign languages in foreign language teachings in more than 100 countries.
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English as a Global LanguageBill Lee Instructor: Patrick Seifer2006．6．10English as a Global LanguageIntroductionFew people will give it a second thought if we say English is an international language. Someone may even go further as to say that English is a global language. In my opinion, if there is ever a global language, that is English. English as a global language is the resultant interaction of historical dominance and present demand.Of the historically international languages, what made English carry on with its international influence?The establishment of a language as an international language mainly relies on the political dominance, especially the military power of the people who speak it. The dominant Roman Empire made Latin once an international language, but with the downfall of the Roman Empire, Latin lost its glamour but still remained influential for over one thousand years thanks to Roman Catholic Church. Now Latin is reduced to a language for scholarly study and ecclesiastic learning. Portuguese was once the international language spoken in South America, Africa and the Middle East due to Portugal’s world-wide exploration and colonization，but now Portuguese exerts little influence in international affairs. Latin and Portuguese were both international languages, but neither of them can carry on with its past dominance, let alone afurther ascension to a global language. Historical dominance alone could, at most, make an international language but it’s not sufficient to make a language maintain its past influence. Historical dominance needs to go hand in hand with present demand to make a language proceed from an international language to a global language, just as the case with English.In the 18th century, Industrial Revolution sped up Britain’s industrial development, and Britain became the workshop of the world. Global exploration and colonization turned Britain into a hegemonic superpower in the world in the 19th century. Power gave rise to the ascendancy of English over other languages all over the world. In some colonized countries English eliminated or superseded the native languages and became the only language or official language. When the British Empire set, America emerged as a superpower and became even stronger than the British Empire had been. After World War II, America became the dominant pole in the bi-polarized world. With the disintegration of USSR, America became the only superpower in the world. Money always talks; money and power combined talks even louder. English, as the carrier of wealth and power, waxed and waned with Britain and America, but fortunately, historical dominance repeatedly stood with English. Meanwhile, present conditions also stand in its favor.What makes English proceed from an international language to a global language?English is undoubtedly an international language, either from the perspective ofhistory or the present. But what makes English a global language？The answer lies in the present dominance of English in the language families. Firstly, English either is the official language or stands the official status in many countries. English is the first language, i.e. the official language in countries such as Britain, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa and many of the Caribbean countries. Moreover, more than 70 countries gave the official status to English. Secondly, English gains ascendancy over other foreign languages in foreign language teachings in more than 100 countries. That is to say English is the first foreign language in these countries. In China, English has long been on the curriculum of foreign language teaching. In the past we usually said TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), but now more and more people will prefer to say TESL (Teaching English as a second language). That is to say English is the second important language next to Chinese. Algeria was once colonized by France and French was once the fist foreign language, but in 1996, French gave its way to English. Thirdly, with the global integration, there is an urgent need for a global language to facilitate international communication. What counts as a global language? It should be a language both internationally influential and internationally accessible. English was, is, and still will be a language with international influence. You can hear it on television spoken by politicians from all over the world. Whenever you travel, you can see English signs and advertisements. With so important a status and so many speakers and learners in so many countries, English is definitely more accessible than any other languages. In summary, English is worthy of a global language.What are the dangers of English as a global language?Every coin has two sides. I do agree that English as a global language also has some dangers, mainly linguistic complacency. English is so important that native speakers of English are born with ascendancy over others. They don’t need to spend a lot of time learning English as people do in non English-speaking countries. They may even take it for granted that people all over the world can understand English, so they don’t want to take any effort to learn any foreign language. Also it’s not fair for non English-speakers to spend a lot of time learning English, which they would otherwise spend learning something else. Native English speakers may as well have a linguistic complacency, but they must be soberly aware even if English now functionally serves as a global language, it’s impossible for there being only a global language for everybody to speak in the world, but rather a coexistence of many different languages. English alone is far from a visa in the world. Also, there are also many internationally influential languages to be developed into a global language, Chinese, Japanese or whatever.ConclusionEnglish, now as a global language, is the resultant coincidence of historical dominance and present demand. Just as David Crystal put it, “it is a language which has repeatedly found itself in the right place at the right time.”ReferenceCrystal David 2003 English as a global language Cambridge University Press。

英语能够帮助全世界的人交流的英语作文English is a global language that can help people from all over the world communicate effectively. It is the most widely spoken language in the world and is used as a second language by many people. The ability to speak English opens up a world of opportunities for individuals, allowing them to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Here are a few ways in which English can help people communicate on a global scale.Firstly, English is the language of international business. Many multinational companies and organizations use English as their primary language for communication. This means that having a good command of English can open up employment opportunities and allow individuals to work in a global context. It also enables people to attend international conferences, negotiate business deals, and collaborate with colleagues from different countries.Secondly, English is the language of technology and innovation. Many scientific journals, research papers, and technological advancements are published in English. Thismeans that individuals who can read and understand English can stay updated on the latest developments in their field and contribute to global discussions and collaborations. It also allows them to access online resources, connect with experts, and participate in global research projects.Thirdly, English is the language of travel and tourism. When traveling to different countries, English can serve as a common language for communication. It allows individuals to ask for directions, order food, and engage in conversations with locals. It also enables them to read signs, menus, and maps, making their travel experience much smoother and more enjoyable. Additionally, English-speaking tour guides and travel agents can help travelers navigate new destinations and learn about the local culture and history.Finally, English is the language of education and academia. Many universities and educational institutions around the world offer courses and programs in English. This means that individuals who are proficient in English have access to a wider range of educational opportunities, including scholarships, research grants, and study abroadprograms. It also allows them to connect with students and professors from different countries, engage in academic discussions, and contribute to global knowledge and understanding.总之，英语是一种全球性的语言，能够帮助全世界的人交流。

英语是世界语⾔The definition of global languageGlobal language is also called world language. It is a language that is spoken internationally and is learned and spoken by a large number of people as a second language. A world language is characterized not only by the total number of speakers (native and second language speakers), but also by its geographical distribution, as well as use in international organizationsand diplomatic relations.Given that my answer to the question is yes.I think English is a global language.I will support my idea from 3 aspects: the number of speakers,the geographical distribution and the usage in international organizationsand diplomatic relations. (1)The the number of speakersBy far the most widely spoken and fastest spreading world language today is English, which has over 840 million primary and secondary users worldwide.Today, English is the second or third most popular mother tongue in the world, with an estimated 350-400 million native speakers. But, crucially, it is also the common tongue for many non-English speakers the world over, and almost a quarter of the globe population,maybe 1-2 billion people can understand it and have at least some basic competence in its use, whether written or spoken.The following is a list of English-speaking population by country, including information on both native speakers and second-language speakers.(2)Geographical distributionEnglish is spoken by communities on every continent and on oceanic islands in all the major oceans.The countries in which English is spoken can be grouped into different categories by how English is used in each country.The most influential model of the spread of English is Braj Kachru's model of World Englishes. In this model the diffusion of English is captured in terms of three Concentric Circles of the language: the Inner Circle, the Outer Circle, and the Expanding CircleThe Inner Circle refers to English as it originally took shape and was spread across the world in the first diaspora. In this transplantation of English, speakers from England carried the language to Australia, New Zealand and North America. The Inner Circle thus represents the traditional historical and sociolinguistic bases of English in regions where it is now used as a primary language: the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, anglophone Canada and South Africa, and some of the Caribbean territories. English is the native language or mother tongue of most people in these countries. The total number of English speakers in the inner circle is as high as 380 million, of whom some 120 million are outside the United States.The Outer Circle of English was produced by the second diaspora of English, whichspread the language through imperial expansion by Great Britain in Asia and Africa. In these regions, English is not the native tongue, but serves as a useful lingua franca between ethnic and language groups. Higher education, the legislature and judiciary, national commerce and so on may all be carried out predominantly in English. This circle includes India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Malaysia, Tanzania, Kenya, non-Anglophone South Africa, the Philippines (colonized by the US) and others. The total number of English speakers in the outer circle is estimated to range from 150 million to 300 million. The Expanding Circle encompasses countries where English plays no historical or governmental role, but where it is nevertheless widely used as a medium of international communication. This includes much of the rest of the world's population not categorized above, including territories such as China, Russia, Japan, non-Anglophone Europe (especially the Netherlands and Nordic countries), South Korea, Egypt and Indonesia. The total in this expanding circle is the most difficult to estimate, especially because English may be employed for specific, limited purposes, usually in a business context. The estimates of these users range from 100 million to one billion.(3)The usage in international organizationsand diplomatic relationsmediaEnglish is the world's most widely used language in newspaper publishing, book publishing, international telecommunications, scientific publishing, international trade, mass entertainment, and diplomacy.English has replaced German as the dominant language of scientific research. International organizationBy the time of the foundation of the United Nations at the end of World War II, English had become pre-eminent and is now the main worldwide language of diplomacy and international relations.It is one of six official languages of the United Nations.Many other worldwide international organisations, including the International Olympic Committee, specify English as a working language or official language of the organisation.Many regional international organisations such as the European Free Trade Association, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) set English as their organisation's sole working language even though most members are not countries with a majority of native English speakers. While the European Union (EU) allows member states to designate any of the national languages as an official language of the Union, in practice English is the main working language of EU organisations.ScienceA working knowledge of English has become a requirement in a number of occupations and professions such as medicineand computing. English has become so important in scientific publishing that more than 80 percent of all scientific journal articles indexed by Chemical Abstracts in 1998 were written in English, as were 90 percent of all articles in natural science publications by 1996 and 82 percent ofarticles in humanities publications by 1995.。