Free Essays on Global English: A Global Language

  1. Should English Continue to Be a Global Language?

    Should English continue to be a global language? There are between 6000 to 7000 languages in the world; however English has even then become the only language that is known as a global language. It is the common language that is used in economics, education, trade, internet, entertainment...

  2. The Origin of English Language

    English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world, due to the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States...

  3. English

    A global language is a language that has developed a special role, is recognised and is used to communicate among people; it also has to be taken up by other countries around the world. The driving forces that help a language such as English to become a global language since the 19th century are due...

  4. English Language

    English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca.[4][5] It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states, the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand...

  5. Language globalization

    us to the terms of global languages and globalization; it also shows us how global languages spread and why they are needed. Key words: lingua franca, globalization, language Language and Globalization Since this paper is going to focus on the problem of language globalization I feel...

  6. English Globalization

    Globalization and Diversification of English {text:bookmark-start} {text:bookmark-start} Globalization and diversification of English 1. THE E*FFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON *ELT (*English Language Teaching*) 1.1 The effects of globalization on ELT The purpose of the previous chapter was to examine...

  7. Globalisation Effects on Local Languages

    said many languages were disappearing in the world. So we can see that we may have global language in the future. For example, English is one of the choices. English is commonly used in the business world. However, some non-English-speakers may find that it is difficult to learn English. So, it comes...

  8. English as a World Language

    English as a World Language By ABeglin In these modern times there is one language that connects peoples and countries all over the world and makes it possible to communicate over borders more than any other languages, the language is as we all know, English. If we are to find the origins of the...

  9. Global Media and the Social Construction of Reality

    phenomenon constructed by social interactions, signs and symbols implicates mass media as a key variable. If as McChesney (1997) says, the relatively new “global commercial media system is dominated by a small number of superpowerful U.S.-based transnational media corporations” (pg 1), then within the perspective...

  10. English in Turkey

    Duygu ÇAKIRCI cakirci.duygu@metu.edu.tr ENGLISH IN TURKEY English has been expanded during “Tanzimat” Reform era in Ottoman Empire. They were curious how to learn and teach English. Thus, The English Schools which were established by foreign people had supplied in terms of education (1). However...

  11. English

    English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca.[4][5] It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states, the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand...

  12. The Dying of Languages under Urbanization

    ID: The Dying of Languages under Urbanization As the world is increasingly globalized and homogenized, many of those languages spoken by people will likely disappear. Many small communities are gradually abandoning their native tongues in favor of dominant languages such as English, Spanish or Mandarin...

  13. Globalization of English

    effects on human languages. People believe that globalization makes language loss occur rapidly. Skeptics of globalization say that it weakens and even destroys minor languages because in order to become more competitive so many people study common languages but not their native languages. Supporters of...

  14. Rise of English as a Lingua Franca

    19th century is a major factor on the way the English Language has become so hugely prominent on a global scale. It would be ridiculous to believe otherwise....a huge country gazillions times larger in size than the original home and birthplace of the Language and with a population some six or seven times...

  15. Learning a Foreign Language

    Nowadays, learning a foreign language is very important for people’s life because world and countries are changing. People are communicating each other in present time; therefore, they must learn a global language, as we know this language is English. However, learning a new language is not easy for everyone...

  16. English

    about personal and professional development they think about the amount of languages that they know taking more importance English language, this issue due to the fact that every time in this current globalized world this language is taken more significance. Nevertheless there some people who believe that...

  17. history of language

    HISTORY OF LANGUAGE   Words on the brain: from 1 million years ago? All social animals communicate with each other, from bees and ants to whales and apes, but only humans have developed a language which is more than a set of prearranged signals.  Our speech even differs in a physical way from the...

  18. importance of english

    In today’s global world, the importance of English can not be denied and ignored since English is the most common language spoken everwhere. With the help of developing technology, English has been playing a major role in many sectors including medicine, engineering, and education, which, in my opinion...

  19. Report on Global Staffing

    employees. Language, culture and quality are potentially huge hurdles that a company must endure when implementing any global outsourcing decision. Initially, language seemed an imminent barrier to successfully transferring business to India. However, India has the highest number of English speakers...

  20. Offical Languages

    ‘bilingual ‘ a dirty word.” While foreign language teacher trying to take public attention on benefits of bilingualism, some of the Californian Politics think that bilingualism is a big failure. Global business market need employees who can speak multi languages fluently however students only get...

  21. English Conversation

    Conversation courses aim at improving the self-confidence and fluency by giving plenty of opportunity to practice in different real-life situations. English Conversation course contents ( 16 levels ) divided into 4 stages Elementary stage (4 levels) • We will give you a good start by teaching you essential...

  22. Breaking Barriers Thru English

    Barriers Thru English” In my short term as Councilor of San Fernando City, I have been invited to speak at various events and activities. Just last August, I was at a Buwan ng Wika, Linggo ng Wika and an Araw ng Wika. This is the first time I’ve actually taken part and been to an English Festival. ...

  23. English Language and Its Role

    What is the importance of English Language in Education? Here, in this article, an attempt has been made to turn the attention of the readers to the most crucial thing that is the importance of the English language in education or the advantages of learning English language (here, focus is not on any...

  24. “English Expressways” Syllabus Critic

    Chen, Lifen February 16, 2009 “English Expressways” Syllabus Critic The syllabus is based on the book “English Expressways II (2007)” which is used for Second Year High School students. Through this book, the authors aim to equip Second Year High School students with skills necessary to meet...

  25. English is a language of great power. One effect of this situation, is that people with inadequate skills in English, have little social power.

    2. English is a language of great power. One effect of this situation, is that people with inadequate skills in English, have little social power. Using the Tan article supplied, decide if this is true? Social power can be define as the impact that an organisation or an individual can have among peers...

  26. english

    been referring to English as a global language. Everybody seems to be learning English and people all over the world (2) use English as a means of communication in all areas of education, work and technology. By the end of this century English (3) will have become the second language of all the people...

  27. The Use of English Among Non-Natives

    agree with the distinction? What are its implications for how we should look at our own variety of English and how we teach it? Or, does it matter, anyway? Give a comprehensive discussion. English language with the many metaphors attached to it has evolved into a marker of identity among Asian countries...

  28. English medium education in HK

    3JH, UK Language and Education Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rlae20 The student experience of Englishmedium higher education in Hong Kong a Stephen Evans & Bruce Morrison b a English Department...

  29. Global Business Culture Analysis: Qatar

    Global Business Culture Analysis: Qatar Abstract Qatar is a small peninsula situated on the eastern border of Saudi Arabia and yet it is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. As the third largest exporter of natural gas in the world as well as the highest GDP (per citizen) in the...

  30. Global E-Book Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment; 2014 - 2020

    futuremarketinsights.com/reports/details/global-e-book-market High penetration of smartphones, rising global appetite for e-book content in both English and other regional languages, increasing internet usage, online translation of e-books into various languages, government initiative and supportive...

  31. ENG 122 English Composition II Final Exam Solution

    ENG 122 English Composition II Final Exam Solution To Buy this Class Copy & paste below link in your Brower http://homeworkregency.com/downloads/eng-122-english-composition-ii-final-exam-solution/ Or Visit Our Website Visit : http://www.homeworkregency.com Email Us : homeworkregency@gmail.com...

  32. The Internet Is an Increasingly Multilingual Space: How Is Your First Language Used Together with Other Languages in Internet

    multilingual space: how is your first language used together with other languages in internet Introduction The internet is fast becoming a prevalent communications channel across a wide range of economic sectors as well as among individuals. I examine the language choice and code switch online, by...

  33. The Role of Translation Tasks on Second Language Listening Comprehension

    The Role of Translation Tasks on Second Language Listening Comprehension Author: Mostafa Naghipoor (Islamic Azad University of Tonekabon) Leila Boloori (Islamic Azad University of Tonekabon) Bio Data:  Mostafa Naghipoor completed his M.A studies in language teaching at the University of Takestan...

  34. Global Business Cultural Analysis: Canada

    Global Business Cultural Analysis: Canada Liberty University Abstract Canada, one of the largest developed nations in the Americas is one of three nations making up the North America Free Trade Agreement with the United States and Mexico. Globalization, one of the most significant factors in...

  35. The Findings of the Gap Analysis Conducted for Global Communications

    Problem Solution: Global Communications Problem Solution: Global Communications The following paper will discuss the findings of the Gap Analysis conducted for Global Communications in order to compare the company’s current performance with the potential or desired performance given the difference...

  36. ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF ADVERTISING TEXTS IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE

    definition of advertising 2.2 The elements of advertising 2.3 Classification of advertising texts Chapter III ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF ADVERTISING TEXTS IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CONCLUSION APPENDIX LITERATURE  INTRODUCTION With the development of the economics and changes of the economy policy...

  37. Starbucks Going Global Fast

    Question 1 Identify the controllable and uncontrollable elements that Starbucks has encountered in entering global markets. While entering the market in Italy, Starbucks had encountered controllable elements such as price and products. Italian coffee bar prospers by serving food as well as coffee...

  38. Question Formation in African-American Vernacular English and Southern Dialect English

    Question Formation in African-American Vernacular English and Southern Dialect English by John Evar Strid Introduction According to the 2000 government census, the US has some 34 million people who identify themselves as Black or African-American. Many of those who identify themselves as...

  39. Globalization of English

    Weisberg (2002), “Definitions of globalization abound, but for our purposes it can be described as the increasing global integration of economies, information technology, the spread of global popular culture, and other forms of human interaction” (Lieber p. 273-274) .Opponents of globalization argues that...

  40. Career Research: English Professor

    Sample Paper, Rough Draft: Postsecondary English Faculty I admit it, this is a fake paper and a cop-out. I could have put myself in my students’ shoes and researched a career that I know little about. However, I was pressed for time so I researched my own career, as in “What if I were just starting...

  41. Managing Global Workforce at Fast Retailing

                          Managing Global Workforce at Fast Retailing   Group BRAVO! Yuming Gu Wangshu Li Xuting Ma Siming Wang Ruoyun Xu Jilin Zhu May 3, 2013 Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………2 I. About Fast Retailing…………………………………………………………………………3...

  42. English

    ENGLISH (Communicative) Time allowed : 3 hours GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS : (i) This paper consists of four sections. Section A - Reading 20 marks Section B - Writing 30 marks Section C - Grammar 20 marks Section D - Literature 30 marks Maximum marks : 100 (ii) Attempt all questions. (iii) Do not write...

  43. Global Business Cultural Analysis: Vietnam

    Global Business Cultural Analysis: Vietnam Abstract This paper is meant to identify the differences between American and Vietnamese cultures and how their history and cultures influence their business world. Both countries have come a long way. 1975 was the end of the Vietnam War where they...

  44. English

    content, specific attracted a large number of candidates such as: age, gender, experience, appearance, job description, compensation and benefits, English skills. HR Department had received a lot of résumés after posting recruitment notices. In the screening phase profile, employers only pay attention...

  45. history of language

    THEIR CLASSIFICATION AND PRINCIPAL FEATURES. Subdivision of the Germanic languages. The English language belongs to the Germanic languages and the G/L is the brunch of the Indo-European language family. First it was one language, and then ethnic and linguistic disintegration within the G/L put an end...

  46. Global Staffing

    prevalent across all MNC's irrespective of their nationality (Fernandez and Shenjgun, 2007). Other factors driving the need for change are the global mergers and acquisitions. Companies that merge with or acquire foreign companies need to drastically change the HR policies. It is advantageous to...

  47. Report explores the Global Online Language Learning Market

    Report explores the Global Online Language Learning Market Technavio recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global online language learning market: Linguatronics, Pearson ELT, Sanako, and SANS. Other Prominent Vendors in the market are: Edusoft, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Mcmillan...

  48. Researching Second Language Classrooms

    RESEARCHING SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series Eli Hinkel, Series Editor Nero, Ed. · Dialects, Englishes, Creoles, and Education Basturkmen · Ideas and Options in English for Specific Purposes Kumaravadivelu · Understanding Language Teaching: From Method to...

  49. Global Communications Stakeholder Perspectives and Ethical Dilemmas

    Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Terri P. Johnson University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Global Communications Global Communications is an information technology (IT) service provider. The company needs to increase its revenue...

  50. Business Communication Global Challenges

    GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENEGES As companies become global enterprises, they face common challenges sparked by their growing aspirations and operations and the need to leverage resources and control costs across geographies. These shared experiences have led to a number of global business priorities that...

  51. Adding Spice to Alphabet Soup

    9 -- The English language is undergoing its greatest transformation ever, thanks mostly to translation mistakes made by some 250 million Chinese second-language speakers, according to the San Diego-based consultancy Global Language Monitor. As the first truly global language, Global English's...

  52. Sociology - Understanding the Apartheid

    predominate use of the English language affect the global community in education and language? Are there vested interest groups who are, or will be, important?” The use of English has continuously grown throughout the world as verbal communication and as the preferred technological language, as well. In spite...

  53. Global Cognitive Computing Market (Technology, Application, End User,

    computing is considered as a next-generation system that interacts in human language and helps human experts to make better decisions by understanding the complexity of big data. Cognitive computing can process human language, unstructured data and can even self-learn by experience and perform tasks similar...

  54. Global Communications Problem Solution

    Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Problem Solution: Global Communications Problem Solution: Global Communications Decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty is a crucial aspect of managing an organization. (Gomez-Meija 2002) Good decisions facilitate organizational...

  55. Important of Language

    Part II – Critical Thinking and Language Language and language diversity plays an important role in the critical thinking process of the human being. Language empower or limit the expression of our thoughts which is essential in critical thinking specially in persuasion. Leaders are distingush from...

  56. Elt for Prisoners

    of an innovative six-week Spoken English and Personality Development Programme for the inmates of Burail Jail, Chandigarh based on the Developmental Approach to Language Teaching (DLT) 1.0 Introduction This paper explores a unique six-week long English Language Teaching (ELT) Programme custom-made...

  57. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Universal Language

    Languages are one of the most important things which help people to communicate with each other. Some people came up with the idea of having a universal language. I believe that there should be a universal language because I think it makes it easier for the entire people in the world to talk and share...

  58. The Internet and Intercultural Communication

    The Internet and Intercultural Communication Modern technology has the potential to increase intercultural communication in the global economy. The internet, as a relatively new communication tool, has a greater ability to do this than traditional media. However it questionable whether this potential...

  59. Human Activity and Global Warming

    Chris Leach Dr. Wasserman English 1 12 December 2008 Human Activity and Global Warming Scientists agree that there is no doubt the earth’s atmospheric temperature is rising. The most popular question today is whether or not the earth’s temperature is rising due to human activity or because...

  60. Different Effects of Globalization

    2. Globalization (globalisation) in its literal sense is the process of transformation of local or regional phenomena into global ones. This process is a combination of economic, technological, sociocultural and political forces. Globalization is often used to refer to economic globalization, that is...