Summary:
Today English is the language of international law, international politics, business, and diplomacy, but its worldwide spread as part of the current trend toward globalization threatens some non-English cultures. It is important that these communities encourage the preservation of their mother tongues and protect their respective cultures without isolating themselves from the fast globalizing world.
Today English is the language of international law, international politics, business and diplomacy. Day by day more minor languages disappear, and English becomes more commonly used and global. Scholars argue about how globalization of English and bilingualism around the world would affect other languages and cultures. Most of my friends think that bilingualism and globalization of English will improve the lives of people around the world; however, the situation will only encourage competition and will lead to a survival of the fittest situation.
Knowing English constitutes an advantage in the contemporary world. Modern Age made communities and nations come closer through advanced communication channels, and today world communities are largely integrated. English had become a part of daily lives of many people through media and globalization. Bilingualism could be good for people who speak English as a.....
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