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English as a Universal Language

Language is an important tool of understanding and communicating between any

members of a community in all fields of life. For the process of communications and
understanding to go smoothly, one must know and be aware of signs, symbols and meanings
associated with each language, as well as the cultural side behind each symbol and sign.
Learning a foreign language especially English can help felicitate an individual and community.

English is without a doubt the actual universal language. It is the world's second largest
native language, the official language in 70 countries, and English-speaking countries are
responsible for about 40% of world's total GNP.

English can be at least understood almost everywhere among scholars and educated
people, as it is the world media language, and the language of cinema, TV, pop music and the
computer world. All over the planet people know many English words, their pronunciation and
meaning.

The causes for this universality are very well known and understandable. English first
began to spread during the 16th century with British Empire and was strongly reinforced in
20th by USA world domination in economic, political and military aspects and by the huge
influence of American movies.

The concept of a universal language is more significant only now, in the era of world
mass communication. Before this era Greek, Latin, French were to some extent universal
languages, though mainly in Europe.

By a lucky coincidence due to factors above, English, the universal language, is one of
the simplest and easiest natural languages in the world. The only other simple and easy
languages are constructed ones.

Of course the concept of easiness is relative, and it depends on which language you
know already. However the concept of simplicity is undeniable: English is an easy language to
learn, understand and speak.

Language is not just words that are put together and structured into a sentence; it is
awareness of cultures, customs and values. Therefore, the language exchanged in many
companies especially international ones has a huge importance, because it means the easy
exchange of information and data relating to the job among the staff as well as instructions
issued by the managers, it brings employees closer together if they can understand each other
and understand any technical terms that relate to the job.

Religion, language and culture are all factors that need to be taken into considerations
when doing business. Each person is shaped by their own culture, where they realize it or now.
Our very own opinions, beliefs and actions are dependent on the background we come from.
We only realize our differences when we are faced with another culture and a different way of
doing things. It is important to understand a culture to be able to communicate so that
everything goes smoothly without facing problems.

English is the global language as most of the business transaction, international meetings
and trading done in English. In today’s era, English is the most preferred language of
communication. Ever since English has been adopted as an international language it has
become the language of conversation between people of different countries and culture. Despite
having many languages it is considered an official language in many countries. English
language acts as mean of communication in the world. So I agree with the statement English
language will remain as the global language despite globalization.

English takes a large part in the growth of technology. It is used in almost every
electronic device like the computer. Every command in the computer is in English. If you want
to use the internet you should understand English first. As almost every article is written in
English on the internet. Even if you want to use social media like Facebook, Snapchat,
Instagram you should know English.

English is an international language. If you want to do business at international level

you should be good in English. It is used in many international summits. English has now
become the need of the people. If anyone wants to emigrate to a developed country he should
be good in English. As most of the developed countries are English speaking countries. English
is the language of science, commerce, trade, arts, history, literature, media and entertainment. It
is the language which connects to the world.

There are different types of language that are not just expressed by words and language.
They are used differently between females and males and they all affect how people deal with
each other in a multicultural business/work environment.

Despite the many differences in defining the concept of language, I believe that it is the
tongue of a culture; it is the channel where information travels in a nation and from a nation to
another.

Language is a pulse that interacts with feelings and sensations and affects them.
Language is a profound mental logic that gives suggestions and gestures.
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ROSENDA A. RASONABE DR. EUGENIA ILAGAN
MA- English Student Professor