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Topic 6: The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to
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Topic 6: The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to
outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ( global language, lingua franca ) (people of all race with different language backgrounds) (stay in touch simultaneously); (the language of global corporate management, the Internet, culture and science) (key areas of global communication). ( working language); (necessity in the everyday life); (the trend toward globalization), ( operate locally or domestically); (easy to master) (compared to most other European languages, English has a minimal grammar (language standardization) (protect those cultures that are on the verge of extinction) ( spread of English ) (language loss), (non-English speakers) ( can be bilingual), ( beginner or intermediate level English) (achieve mutual comprehension), (mother tongues); (English speakers ) (polyglots or bilingual native speakers) (monolinguals ) (cater to local cultural values), ( explore the global market) (global language, lingua franca ) (English-speaking countries) (serve the economic and cultural interests); (integrity), ( conventions), (Westernized or Americanized), (pose a serious threat to indigenous people and languages) (non-English speakers )(study a culture and its literature to an advanced level), (lack of culture and language diversity) In these years, there is a growing recognition that English is well on its way to becoming a dominant global language. The impact of this trend is a subject of intense debate. It is my opinion than advantages of a dominant global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. The rise of a global language is a facilitator of cross-cultural communication and the communication between people with different language backgrounds. In different areas of global communication, such as science and news, recognizing a common language removes communication barriers and increases convenience. On many formal occasions, English as a working language, boosts efficiency and avoids misunderstanding. Likewise, the exchange of essential information like knowhow and technologies will be tremendously prompted. One might argue that the rise of a global language would endanger other languages, in a belief that an increasing number of people have turned to English as their first language. This viewpoint is flawed. The spread of global English has little, if any, influence on non-English- speakers' language proficiency. People might be motivated to learn English as a foreign language but do not necessarily drop their native language because learning beginner or intermediate level English is sufficient for day-to-day communication. The dominance of English as a global language is, therefore, not a cause of the loss of language diversity. Its negative effect is reflected mainly in cultural imperialism. As international media recognizes English as its root language, most of the broadcasted information is related to the lifestyle, norms and beliefs of English-speaking countries. It might over time put many minority cultures on the verge of extinction, when those ethnic groups gradually adopt the Western culture. The effects of shrinking cultural diversity are destructive, causing people to live in a simple and monotonous world and think and act in similar ways. 1 The development of English is overall, a positive global trend. It connects people who previously spoke different languages and enables them to exchange ideas, although it might lead to the loss of cultural diversity. 1. Know-how=knowledge 2. Prompt=encourage=stimulate=trigger 3. Imperialism=colonialism 4. On the verge of=on the brink of=on the edge of 5. Destructive=damaging=devastating=injurious=detrimental 6. Connect=unite=link 2 |
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