Melvin hasman

1 In the past 40 years, the spread of English in the world has attracted people's attention. (1) It is unparalleled in several aspects: the increasing number of users through the language; Its depth of penetration into society; Through its functional scope.

The role of English in 2 1 century

Melvin hasman

In the past 40 years, the spread of English in the world has attracted people's attention. This process is unprecedented in several aspects: the increase in the number of English speakers, the depth of English penetration in different societies and the breadth of English functions.

More than 65438+400 million people in the world live in countries where English has an official status. One fifth of the world's population can speak some English. At present, one fifth of people-more than one billion people-are learning English. More than 70% scientists in the world read English. About 85% of the mail in the world is written in English. 90% of the information in the world electronic retrieval system is stored in English. By 20 10, the number of people who speak English as a second language or a foreign language will exceed that of native speakers. This trend will definitely affect language.

More than/kloc-0.4 billion people in the world live in countries where English enjoys official status. One fifth of the world's population speaks English. At present, one fifth of people-more than 654.38 billion people-are learning English. More than 70% scientists all over the world read English. About 85% of the mail in the world is written in English. 90% information of various electronic retrieval systems in the world is stored in English. By 20 10, the number of people who speak English as a second or foreign language will exceed that of native speakers. This trend will undoubtedly have an impact on English.

English has more uses than ever before. Vocabulary, grammatical forms and ways of speaking and writing are influenced by the development of science and technology, economy and management, literature and entertainment. (2) A primitive language that started about 1 500 years ago was originally used by little-known German tribes who invaded England, and now it covers the whole world.

English has more uses than ever before. The evolution of English vocabulary, grammatical forms and ways of speaking and writing are deeply influenced by the development of science and technology, economic situation, management, literature and entertainment. About 1500 years ago, English was just a vulgar language used by little-known Germanic tribes who invaded England, but now it is all over the world.

When Mexican pilots landed the plane in France, they used English with ground controllers. When German physicists want to alert the international scientific community to new discoveries, they first publish their findings in English. When Japanese executives do business with Scandinavian businessmen, they negotiate in English. When pop singers write songs, they often use English. When demonstrators want to remind the world of their problems, they will display English slogans.

When the Mexican pilot landed the plane in France, he talked to the ground controller in English. When German physicists want to inform the international scientific community of new discoveries, they first publish their research results in English. When Japanese managers do business with Scandinavian businessmen, the two sides negotiate in English. Pop singers often use English when writing songs. If demonstrators want to draw the world's attention to their problems, they will post slogans written in English.

Three factors continue to promote the spread of English: the use of English in science, technology and business; Ability to integrate vocabulary in other languages; There are three factors that continue to promote the spread of English: the application of English in science and technology and business; English's ability to integrate words from other languages; Identification of different English dialects.

In the field of science, after World War II, English replaced German. (3) With this technological and scientific advantage, the overall advantage of language began, first in Europe and then in the world.

In the field of science, after World War II, English replaced German. With the establishment of its dominant position in the field of science and technology, English first occupies a dominant position in Europe and then in the world.

Today, the information age has replaced the industrial age, compressing time and distance. This is making the world economy shift from industrial products to information-based goods and services. Ignoring geography and national boundaries, the information revolution is redefining our world. In less than 20 years, information processing once limited to printed works has given way to computers and the Internet. Computer-assisted communication is narrowing the gap between spoken and written English. It encourages more formal conversational language and tolerance for diversity and personal style.

Today, the information age has replaced the industrial age and shortened the time and distance. This situation is changing the world economy, from industrial production to information-based products and services. The information revolution is no longer limited by regions and national boundaries, and is redefining our world. In less than 20 years, the information processing that used to be limited to publications has given way to computers and the Internet. Computer communication is bridging the gap between spoken and written English. It encourages people to use more informal conversation language and embraces diversity and personal style.

Like many languages, English uses phonetic symbols and fairly basic grammar. But most importantly, it has a large and wide vocabulary, about 80% of which are foreign words. It has borrowed words from Spanish and French, Hebrew and Arabic, Hindi-Urdu and Bengali, Malay and Chinese, and the languages of West Africa and Polynesia, and will continue to borrow these words. This language feature makes it unique in history.

English, like many languages, uses phonetic alphabet and relatively basic grammar. But most importantly, it has a large and wide vocabulary, about 80% of which are foreign words. It borrowed various words from Spanish and French, Hebrew and Arabic, Indo-Urdu and Bengali, Malay and Chinese, as well as from West Africa and Polynesia. This feature makes it a unique language in history.

Finally, there is no central authority of English language to maintain language standards, so many dialects have developed: American, British, Canadian, Indian and Australian, just to name a few. There is no standard pronunciation. But there is a unified grammar and a set of core vocabulary in this diversity. Therefore, every country that speaks this language can introduce its own culture into its usage and vocabulary.

Finally, because there is no central authority of English language to maintain English standards, many dialects have been formed: American English, British English, Canadian English, Indian English and Australian English, which are only a small part of them. English has no standard pronunciation. But there is a unified grammar and a set of core vocabulary in its diversity. In this way, every English-speaking country can integrate its own culture into English usage and vocabulary.

10 However, the future is unpredictable. Never has a language been so widely spread or used by so many people as English. Therefore, there are no examples to help us predict what will happen when a language gains real world status.

However, the future of English is unpredictable. Never has a language been so widely used by so many people as English. Therefore, there is no precedent to help us predict what will happen when a language gains real international status.

1 1 The world is changing, and English will take a new form. Language and its usage will change, reflecting the new mode of contact with other languages and people's changing communication needs.

The world is changing and English will take on new forms. English and its use will change, which will reflect its new mode of communication with other languages and the changes in interpersonal needs.

As more and more people realize that English is not only the property of a few countries, English is getting rid of its connection with politics and culture. On the contrary, it is a universal means of transportation. It belongs to those who use it for whatever purpose or need.

English is eliminating its political and cultural meanings, because more and more people realize that English is not the property of a few countries. On the contrary, it is a universal medium. It belongs to the person who uses it, no matter what purpose or need it is used for.

13 There is no reason to believe that any other language will replace English in the next 50 years. However, in the 2 1 century, English may no longer be unchallenged. More precisely, a few languages may have the same importance-each language has a specific sphere of influence. For example, Spanish is on the rise due to the expansion of trade and the increase of Latino population in the United States. This will create a bilingual area in English and Spanish.

There is no reason to believe that English will be replaced by any other language in the next 50 years. However, it is not impossible for English to meet the challenge in the 2 1 century. Several languages may compete with it-each language has its own special influence area. For example, due to the expansion of trade and the increase of Latin American population in the United States, the status of Spanish is rising. This may create a bilingual area where English and Spanish coexist.

14 language switching is another possibility, in which individuals change their loyalty to the language. These changes are slow and unpredictable. But in the next 50 years, as economic development affects more countries, substantial language changes may occur.

Changing languages, that is, people give up their traditional languages and switch to other languages, is another possibility. This change process is slow and unpredictable. But in the next 50 years, with the influence of economic development on more countries, there may be major language changes.

Due to the change of loyalty, more languages may disappear. Those who stay will soon find more native English speakers. This includes English.

Due to these changes in language use, more languages may disappear. The remaining languages will soon be used by more people as their mother tongue, including English.

16 Universities that use English as the teaching language will expand and quickly create a generation of middle-class professionals. Economic development will only increase the middle class, which is more likely to learn and use English at work.

The number of universities teaching in English will increase, and a generation of middle-class professionals will emerge rapidly. Economic development will only strengthen this middle class, and they are more likely to learn and use English at work.

Although languages such as English, German and French have become international languages because of the political power of their governments, this situation is unlikely to happen in the 2 1 century, because economic and demographic changes will have a greater impact on languages.

Although English, German and French once became international languages by virtue of the political power of their respective governments, this is unlikely to happen in the 2 1 century when economic and demographic changes have a greater impact on languages.

English has only been an international language for 50 years. If this model follows the previous language trend, we still have about 100 years before a new language rules the world. However, this does not mean that English is replacing or will replace other languages, as many people worry. On the contrary, it can supplement or coexist with language by allowing strangers to communicate across language boundaries. It may become a tool to open the window to the world, open the door to opportunities, expand our thinking and accept new ideas.

English has only been an international language for 50 years. If the development of English follows the previous language development model, English will still enjoy the dominant position of about 100 years before the new language dominates the world. However, this does not mean that English is replacing or will replace other languages as many people fear. On the contrary, it can complement or coexist with other languages, allowing strangers to communicate across language barriers. It may become a tool for people to know the world, open the door to opportunities, expand their thinking and accept new ideas.