As Mauro E. Mujica stated in Why the U.S. Need an Official Language, “English is the language of business, higher education, diplomacy, aviation, the Internet, science, popular music, entertainment, and international travel.” If one was to think about it, this statement is total truth; it is safe to say being born into a country without a prevailing use of the English language would put that child at a disadvantage in terms of global immersion. As Mujica stated almost everything in the world is dominated by English, I think this is due to the fact that some of the world’s largest and most powerful markets in the world are English based.
I think the reason why mostly everything is in English is because whatever the topic was (i.e. the Internet or aviation) it became popular in English and just expanded from there. Why change something that works? It’s hard to imagine, for me, if the bulk of the music or movie industry was in a different language, it would not be as big in my life as it is now. I am very fortunate to be in an English speaking country. I like my TV and movies coming out without the need for subtitles and listening to music I can understand.
Like almost anyone will say, English it the language to know to make it in the world, unless you plan to stay on the local level for your entire life. I don’t know how many things work for anyone who doesn’t grow up with English, but I couldn’t imagine my life without my usual internet sites or video games. Again I know that I am fortunate to be an English speaking native, and have already been given a decent advantage over other people around the world that either don’t know English or are not yet masters of the language.
Although most of the global economy is constantly evolving, I don’t see it expanding too much further in the terms of language. I think where the world is at works for us all, although personally I feel we should encourage a bit more incorporation of other languages. Having a universal language for the world in terms of all these subjects would be a great way to “unite” us, but would it ultimately destroy our language diversity? I think the English language isn’t going to spread much more anytime soon. English is the “language of the world” just like that.
Today, in 2010 English is the national language, which mean all national papers have three copies, one in English, and the other two in the languages for there papers countries. English being the nation language is must of all fourth worlds’ countries English is touch in schools. Austin Kaylor I completely agree with you, living in a country an English based country is very powerful. I also agree with on not knowing English is a very big disadvantage, for any national work, trade, travel, and economy. Sadie with the economy in the dirty for America, and China’s jumping everyday, soon the national language with change. I feel it’s great to know English, due to the fact it is use around the world today but it’s also great to open your eyes to other language. Thinking English is the only language you’ll need with create big disadvantage. Kaylor internet is in English for us because of the American provides and if you where in China the internet would be in Chinese. Just keep in that English being the national and most common language can change.- Shyla
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