The English Language (Thierry)

I write this blog post with regards to the articles 'Global English Strengthening U.S. Supremacy' and 'Beijing Steps up English-Language drive'. The articles talk about the expansion of English usage around the world, and the impact which will result from widespread usage of English, with the article 'Global English Strengthening U.S Supremacy' asserting that global efforts to expand the use of English will help bolster the U.S domination, and the article 'Beijing Steps up English-Language Drive' talking about the widespread implementation of English in the Chinese workplace in an effort to turn the Chinese capital in to a global city.

I believe that this combined global effort to expand the usage of the 'international' language, English, will present many benefits in the future. With everyone speaking English, it will be easier for people of different cultures to communicate and understand each other, as the language barrier will be no more. Furthermore, many conflicts are caused by miscommunication; with everyone speaking English, the people will be able to communicate for effectively and minimize conflicts caused by miscommunication.

The widespread usage of English will also help present many economical benefits. Companies of different origins can now easily communicate with each other across the seas without having to worry about language. Many new ties and partnerships between organisations will form across the border, companies now being able to communicate and work with each other easily due to their shared knowledge of the English language.

While the article 'Global English Strengthening US Supremacy' suggests that the widespread use of English would cause US domination, this may not be true. English is a language which originated from England, yet the widespread usage of English has not significantly help increase England's dominance around the globe.