If someone asks you a question which language is the most spoken around the world, probably you would say the answer is English. With the rapid growth of information technology and globalization around the world, English has become the international language. Majority of students around the world learn English because they think learning English would give them more opportunity to get a better job in the future. And some of them even go to English-speaking countries to acquire a practical English skill. And it may safely be said that English is becoming one of the mandatory elements among the young generation. The spread of English is helpful as a global communication tool, but it also could be seen as a double-edged sword because it would affect people politically, culturally, and socially by expanding the linguistic and cultural imperialism, and sexism.
Brumfit points out that the spread of English is mainly caused by two main factors, British colonialism and the expansion of the US economy market. These two factors contributed to linguistic imperialism, which is one of the negative effects of the spread of English. Firstly, under British Colonialism in the 19th century, some countries such as India and Singapore had influenced by the English-speaking country. As a result, both countries still have vestiges of British imperialism as their subsidiary official language is English. They did not lose their own language completely, however it is clear that their vernaculars were disempowered by the use of English. Secondly, the spread of English had done after the expansion of the economy in the United States. As the markets in the U.S became enormously huge, people are more easily to get in touch with English materials, such as pop...
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... avoid gender stereotypes because sexism would limit the possibilities of women (or men) in many ways.
In conclusion, the spread of English could be seen as a Trojan horse as compared with political, cultural, and social effects on non-English speakers. Generally, English is used as an international communication tool among people all over the world these days but it also could be seen as the reflection of linguistic hegemony, cultural dominance and sexism in the English-speaking countries. I believe the effect of using English is depending on a person how much he/she recognizes the background of English and applies to him/herself. Therefore, when acquiring the language, it is important to understand the culture of a particular country and consider the impacts of the language on various societies and then it will foster the development of your health knowledge.
The most important channels such as CNN and BBC broadcast US programs in English. This encouraged people to learn English in order to understand the broadcast and to follow the change operated in International Relations as well as in the world system; therefore, English became the International language completely declining the French language. Moreover, its large domestic market, relatively tolerant values, domestic diversity and geographic isolation all are helpful. But a hegemon it remains, and by that very it must make others uneasy (Understanding the Bush Doctrine, p385).
This leads to the negative viewpoint of cultural globalization, that “[it] can lead to a utopian world, [and] some believe it will cause less dominant cultures to be obliterated and economically developed cultures to prosper.” (Issit 1). Although the dominance of English allows for people to speak a common language many can understand, a downside would be losing knowledge of other cultures.
When African Americans were brought to the British colonies as slaves, they were introduced to a foreign language they had never heard of before. Their own native language was mixed in to create a brand new dialect unique to them. This applies to any situation in which non - English speakers are introduced to it for the first time. In these situations, "languages often borrow words, sounds, constructions and so on" (ling.upenn.edu). New technology helps to spread not only English and many other languages all over the
The language of English is widely used and spoke over many different geographic areas. English has literally changed from one type of language to another all within the last 1500 years or so. There are many different reasons for the great changed the English language has went through as well as how it was even started and created. These reasons include influences from other languages such as Germanic and Latin, social history, and many others that I will discuss later.
To a partial extent I believe that the widespread recognition of the importance of learning English is a result of linguistic imperialism. Kachru’s circle shows English as an expanding international language. It is natural from those expanding countries to naturally want to learn English from the inner circles where the language has originated or is mostly spoken from. It creates a linguistic imperialism. However the importance and recognition of learning English is for intercultural communication between countries for wider communication between multilingual societies like Australia.
Last point is that English is the most common international language which helps people from different countries to communicate easily . Also because of the difficult economic status in some countries, many candidates around the world aim to study, work and live in foreign countries because it offers better life environment and in fact those countries are encouraging people to settle in . This can be fulfilled only through learning English.
This essay will discuss how the English language contributes to globalization. It also shows some problems that arise from this. Furthermore, we will give or suggest some solutions for these problems.
English is a language that has spread rapidly throughout the world over centuries. This essay will aim to look at the way English has spread while focusing on specific areas in the world where English is now a language. There will be four points that are to be discussed in detail within the essay. The first point focuses on the extent to which language variation contributes to marking language users’ identities. This includes looking closely at variations of English around the world. The second point focuses on whether or not varieties of English are accepted by their users after being described by linguists. This section will look closely at the views of users of English in other areas and whether they recognise English as a variety. The third section explores the opposing views facing whether there is one English within the world, or many English’s within the world. It will look at both sides of the argument and also case studies of examples fitting both sides of the debate. The section will focus closely on whether there is one English and many varieties, or simply just many different English’s. The final section discusses whether language is made predominantly by its users, or made by codification; again looking at both arguments and including relatable examples. Overall, the essay will evaluate the way that English has affected areas of the world and whether or not it is accepted and recognised by others. English has become a second language within many countries, which shows how influential it is. The four points specifically relate to the different ways that English can be seen and allows the essay to find out more about the different views held regarding English around the world. Examples and case studies will...
It has been adopted by different sectors making it one of the most used languages in the globe. This has been attributed to its effective nature, easy learning and rich history. However, conservative groups exist who argues that there should be global language since it may cause the emergence of superior cultures. Nevertheless, it is evident that different cultures ranging from the early polish immigrants, the African American community, the advertising and media will greatly benefit from the globalization of the English language. This will prove in the end that English is indeed a global
It has led to the development of new dialects and modification of existing ones. The British Empire has been able to spread the language across the globe and to date it is the most widespread language and most used in foreign transactions. Currently, the population of non- native English speakers is higher than native English speakers. This is a clear indication that English has become an international language.
The development of the English language was a combination of cultural, political, social and religious events that each playing their own part shaping the modern English language spoken today as a first language by 400 million people . As Baugh and Cable convey to us in A History of the English Language; ‘It understates matters to say that political, economic, and social forces influence a language’. Although it cannot be identified exactly when the inhabitants of Britain began to speak English, there are some sources that give an insight into the nature of the forces that played a role in its foundation such as: the four medieval manuscripts;
English spreads widely in each countries, no matter the area of region or information transfer, English becomes an important position in global language. As the specification of a global language, it essentially refers to a language that learned and spoken internationally, so English can be the most out-standing. According to the number of English-speaking calculations, English is the official language used by most countries, English is the most widely used second language in the world, and the percentage of web pages with English content is estimated to be over 50% (Crystal, 2003). Meanwhile, the history and usefulness cause English to be a global language, and they mainly influence to spread English faster in China and to bring convenience
New locations, mingling with different cultures and being away from the changes that were also happening in England, played a major part in the forming of a new variety which we have come to know as American English.
The spread of English where it used as a foreign and/or a second language may be compromised if it is replaced by another language such as Chinese or Spanish. For example, if China continues to gradually dominate the world economically, politically and technologically, its language could replace English as the major foreign language taught and learnt in various countries’ education systems because they b...
Even though there are advantages as well as disadvantages, the need for international language for communication, politics, economics and security is necessary and English is the best “language candidate” for that function. English is a language spread all over the world and it is used by millions and millions of speakers. According to my opinion, people should use English as a tool to communicate with all cultures but every country must keep their culture and language is a great part of it. In conclusion, language defines identity of a country and everyone should keep their language and explore others.