The Global Spread of the English Language

The expansion of British colonial power and the emergence of the United States as the leading economic power of the twentieth century.

Nearly 70%

Over 50

<p>USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represents different ways in which the language has been acquired and is currently used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nations that recognize the importance of English as an international language, including China, Japan, Greece, Poland, and many others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In 1950, the case for English as a world language was plausible, but now, 50 years later, the case is virtually unassailable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He predicted that English would become the language of the world in the next and succeeding centuries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He found that Spanish and Dutch were the really useful languages to know, with English being only occasionally helpful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believe that the increasing population in America, as well as England's influence in the world, will lead to the widespread adoption of English as a global language.</p> Signup and view all the answers