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0 Introduction

Lingua Franca is a second language used systematically as a medium for communication

between two side with different native language.Lingua Franca is defined based on its
function,without considering the history or structure of that specific language.The term Lingua
Franca also means a language thats been specifically choosen to be used in certain field.For
example,English is choosen as the Lingua Franca in the Scientific Research and Developement
field in the whole world.It is a vehicular language that can be used to reach even farther from the
original comunity that used English in the first place.According to macmillan dictionary,Lingua
Franca is a language that people use to communicate when they have different first languages.
The most used language as Lingua Franca is English.English has become globally used and
gives examples of areas where English is used as a common communication tool. English
is also used as a lingua franca in the areas of phonology, lexicogrammar, pragmatics and written
language. English has a unique position in the world today. It has become a global language, a
lingua franca. No other language has been in such a position as English is today, this
can be represented by the number of speakers of this language.Most of the countries in the
Europe Continent used English as their First-language or Native language.This countries include
Britain,Ireland,United States,Canada,New Zealand and many more.Besides that,some country in
the African continent and Asia used English as their second-language besides their mother
tongue.Practicing English in these countries are usually happening among people with great
status and education. it is an official language of the country such as Nigeria and South
Africa.Lastly,common using by speakers who learn English as foreign language.In
Malaysia,English is functioning as a second-language between two different side with different
mother tongue.Malaysia also build diplomatic relations with other foreign countries which
enhances the necessity to gain a decent skill in English by the workforce.Based on this
necessity,I have my full support that Malaysian workers must be an expert in English.Beside,its
applied to both offline and online communication.

In today's global society, business is increasingly being conducted across borders with English
often being used as an international language of communication. The ability to use English in the
workplace has a number of benefits including: Helping your company to succeed, building trust
with colleagues and clients, building and improving international relationships, enhancing your
skill-set and commanding a higher salary and enhancing international relationships through
cultural understanding.The ability to communicate in English is a huge asset to many companies
and organisations including those who do not use English as an official language. Companies
who conduct business internationally are likely to be engaging with people who speak English as
a first or second language on a regular basis making the ability to use English in the workplace a
very valuable skill.A good knowledge of English allows you to communicate effectively with
international clients, helping them to trust you and your organisation resulting in strong and
lasting business relationships. People who use English for their work on a daily basis need to be
able to use English for a variety of purposes including in meetings and negotiations, for
managing, writing reports, giving presentations and in social situations. Being able to
communicate and negotiate successfully with clients who speak English makes your skill-set
more attractive to companies who conduct business internationally meaning employees who
speak English can often command higher salaries. It is estimated that over 50% of the pages on
the internet are written in English which means that more online information is available to
people who can read English. Having access to so much more information can make a real
difference to your professional life, even if you don't work with colleagues or clients who speak
English. You may find that information from a website written in English may help you to
understand a project better or provide some useful information for a report.If you can speak
English with confidence there is a good chance that you have either studied or experienced
English culture to some extent. This cultural understanding can be valuable for employers who
want to work with or sell to English speaking countries.