Will English be the most spoken language?

English is the most widely spoken language worldwide, with 1.5 billion speakers. As we become increasingly connected, English has assumed a position of the dominant language of global communication, notably on the internet.

Why does English remain the main global language today?

This is because English is the world’s lingua franca or common second language, as this table shows. English is the international language of business, commerce, science, medicine,and many other key areas. Even in diplomacy, where French once ruled supreme, English is now dominant in most regions of the world.

Is English the most spoken word in the world?

English is the largest language in the world, if you count both native and non-native speakers. If you count only native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the largest. Mandarin Chinese is the largest language in the world when counting only first language (native) speakers.

Which language is most bad words used in the world?

The Polish language, like most others, has swear words and profanity. Some words are not always seen as very insulting, however, there are others that are considered by some greatly offensive and rude.

Is English still the international language?

English is a vibrant and international language with twenty percent of the world’s population speaking English as native, second or foreign language.

Could the status of English as a global language change?

The use of English as a highly convenient means of international communication is not likely to change in the foreseeable future. The relative power and influence of the United States and Britain will continue to decline.

Can English remain the global language?

English is the most likely candidate for global language in the 21st century. Despite having many languages around the world, it remains official language in almost 100 countries. A majority of the people speak English; it will take centuries to replace it with some other power language.

How many non-native speakers of English are there?

On the other hand, there are apparently 1.5 billion speakers of English, mostly non-native speakers. That is 20\% of the world’s population. If you are traveling in a country where you don’t speak the language, and you want to communicate with someone, it is unlikely that you would try Esperanto.

Why is English the official language in 75 territories?

English is now the dominant or official language in 75 territories: a direct legacy of the British Empire. In countries where large settler colonies were formed, such as Australia, Canada and the USA, native languages and cultures have been pushed to near-extinction by the presence of English.

Is the use of English too well established in international communication?

In my view, the use of English is too well established. It is simply too convenient for a Japanese person and an Indian, or a Brazilian and a Russian, to use English to communicate. The use of English as a highly convenient means of international communication is not likely to change in the foreseeable future.

Why is English the official language of the United States?

All of the languages were reinforced by waves of immigration from Europe in the following centuries. But in the process of designing a “United” States, the USA’s founders knew the importance of language for national identity. English was the majority language and had to be encouraged.