Multilingual Matters eBooks· 2016· Book chapter
3. English as a Global Language
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- 2016year
Short summary
This paper provides a factual account of English's ascent to become the world's primary international language.
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Key points
- Documents the rise of English as a global language.
- Explores the historical factors contributing to its dominance.
- Analyzes the current status and future prospects of English in global communication.
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Abstract
A lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language that explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the most international language of communication.
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