HOW ENGLISH HAS BECOME A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15667322
Keywords:
: English language, words, trend words, international diplomacy, culture of English.Abstract
The article explores the historical and socio-political factors that have
contributed to the rise of English as a global language. It traces the initial spread of
English through British colonial expansion and its further entrenchment due to
American economic and cultural dominance in the 20th and 21st centuries. English is
presented as the primary medium of communication in fields such as international
diplomacy, science, technology, and higher education. The article also examines the role
of globalization and digital media in reinforcing the global status of English. While
emphasizing its practical advantages, the author also considers the linguistic and cultural
implications of English’s dominance. Ultimately, the article provides a nuanced
perspective on how English has shaped and been shaped by global communication
trends.
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