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English as a ligua franca is the use of English language as a "Common means" of communication for speakers of different first languages. English is now the acknowledged global ligua franca of the world and for higher education. The 4,000 - 5,000 "Hard core" scientific publications which serves as reference are all in English for easy access. The teaching of English as a second language is now universally accepted and mainly by promoting the mobility of students and academic staff, contributed significantly to promoting English as a ligua franca of education.
The term ligua franca was first coined on the beginning of the century by the Italians. The term literally means "Frankish language", as " Frank" was a common designation bfor all western Europeans since approximately the 12th century.
How did English become the world's Ligua Franca?
So many people often call English the international language of Business. If you've been wondering how English became a globally accepted language, here it is👇
• Learning English Language is very easy to comprehend compared to inflect languages such as Latin, Finnish,Russia, Arabic, Spanish, etc. Words in English Language are shorter and the verbs used are much simpler.
• English Language gives us the opportunity to study with top scholars from different countries around the world.
• In order to communicate freely in international conferences, you need a good command of English.
• Journalists and writers all around the world find it very easy to communicate their articles to the world using English.
• English Language has aid international business and people with different first/native language to communicate and do business without stress.
• Learning English Language helps you invest more in your career.
With everything written above, do you agree with me that it is a good idea to make English Language the world's Ligua franca?
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