English as a Global Language

Are you a polyglot or you speak only one language? I am sure, you must be speaking more than one languages. Then you are a polyglot. A person who can speak more than one language is a polyglot. So, you speak Hindi which is our national language, you speak your regional language and you speak English which is considered as a global language. In this blog we will discuss English as a global language.

What is Global Language?

A global language is one that is spoken and understood by a large number of individuals on a worldwide scale. Furthermore, the English language is the only one in the world that most closely matches this definition. More information on this subject will be provided in the blog on English as a global language.

English as a Global Language:

One may convincingly argue that there is a relationship between linguistic supremacy and cultural power when it comes to languages. Furthermore, a strong power base—whether it is political, economic, or military—is the primary reason that the languages gain popularity.

Languages like French, Latin, German, and other European languages were the sources from which the English language developed. This may be the cause of the ease with which many Europeans pick up the English language. Linguists also debate whether English's ease of use is the primary factor in its success as a universal tongue.

People seem to find it easier to recognize and understand the Latin script of the English language. Additionally, English pronunciation is simpler than that of other languages, such as Turkish or Korean, for instance.

No culture has completely lost all knowledge of the English language or terms as a result of the extensive British colonial conquests. Because of this, no community should find English to be too foreign or weird. As a result, learning English is not a major deal for most individuals because they already have a basic understanding of it.

How English Become a Global Language

By the late 18th century, the British Empire had spread English through its colonies. Commerce, Science & technology, diplomacy etc all contributed to English becoming its first truly global language. Business and English are prime partners, the world is taking globalisation seriously, and having a common language only makes business easier. With top- notch companies establishing their presence in different parts of the world, communication becomes vital. We cannot speak all the languages of the world and we need a common link language to interact with different people of the world.

Dr. Syed Faisal Karim
School of Language, Literature & Society
Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India