Rise of English As World Language

Description

When it comes to languages, one can make a strong argument that a strong link exists between dominance and cultural power. Furthermore, the main factor that the languages become popular is due to a powerful power-base, whether economic or political or military. A global language is one that is spoken and understood at an international level by a wide variety of people. Moreover, no language in the world better fits this description than the English language. Throughout the world, English is spoken as their primary language by far. The derivation of the English language took place from languages like French, Latin, German, and other European languages. This can be a reason why many Europeans don't find English a difficult language to learn. This textbook “Rise of English as World Language” covers the origins of English as a lingua franca and how the influences of history, such as Viking raids and Germanic invasions, have shaped it. The book focuses on English grammar and how English evolved when speakers of different languages came together. It also provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of language.