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England vs USA -- Why is the English language every country's second language?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:05 am
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:05 am
We all know that English is the worlds default language. Most countries provide school children English as their second language.
At this point in time, which country do you think has had the most influence on the popularity of English across the globe?
England?
or
The USA?
At this point in time, which country do you think has had the most influence on the popularity of English across the globe?
England?
or
The USA?
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 2:11 am
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Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:07 am to LakeViewLSU
1. The British Empire
2. Exported American culture
2. Exported American culture
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:07 am to LakeViewLSU
English is apparently the second language in the USA now too.
Press 1 to read the rest of this post in espanol.
Press 1 to read the rest of this post in espanol.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:18 am to LakeViewLSU
England of course, but the economic prominence of the US post WW2 cemented it.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:19 am to DavidTheGnome
But Hollywood.
During my travels, I have heard many times that they learned English from Movies.
During my travels, I have heard many times that they learned English from Movies.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 2:22 am
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:24 am to Kafka
quote:
1. The British Empire
2. Exported American culture
/thread
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:34 am to Breesus
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/thread
You do not have the authority.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:36 am to LakeViewLSU
I got your authority right here.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 2:37 am
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:41 am to Breesus
Is it in that dudes crotch?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 5:43 am to LakeViewLSU
Because Sir Isaac Newton was British.
His advancement of science spurred the world's technological growth and development, radiating from England, outward and changed everything.
His advancement of science spurred the world's technological growth and development, radiating from England, outward and changed everything.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 5:44 am
Posted on 7/29/16 at 6:01 am to LakeViewLSU
quote:
We all know that English is the worlds default language.
No it isn't.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 6:09 am to LakeViewLSU
It's been said the most widely-used language in the world is Broken English.
The British certainly got things going, but the fact that most content on the Internet is in English really accelerated the trend. If you live in Podunkstan and want to improve your prospects, you must learn English.
The British certainly got things going, but the fact that most content on the Internet is in English really accelerated the trend. If you live in Podunkstan and want to improve your prospects, you must learn English.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 6:26 am to Tactical1
quote:
We all know that English is the worlds default language.
No it isn't.
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It is for commercial aviation.
We all know that English is the worlds default language.
No it isn't.
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It is for commercial aviation.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 6:32 am to Tactical1
Try traveling internationally. Most signs have English under the country's native tongue.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 6:56 am to Tactical1
quote:
No it isnt
If a Japanese guy goes to Beijing and checks into a hotel, he'll do it in English.
Someone from Finland grabbing a beer in a Belgian bar, orders that beer in English.
if you're a country and you want to participate in the global economy, you mandate that all of your children learn English in school.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 7:07 am to DavidTheGnome
quote:
England of course, but the economic prominence of the US post WW2 cemented it.
This. French was the "language of business" until the 50s when American multi-nationals began to dominate the globe.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 7:10 am to Tactical1
quote:
No it isn't.
did I have to learn Chinese to do business with Chinese manufacturers? No. They speak English. If you want to learn how to write computer programs you do it in English.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 7:13 am to Tactical1
Yes it is.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 7:33 am to LakeViewLSU
quote:
England vs USA
Two countries separated by a language.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 7:35 am to LakeViewLSU
Becaus we have all the money. If you want to conduct successful business you better be able to habla English.
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