I chose french in school, italian and then japanese.. just because i'm interested in cultures and languages. nobody forced me to choose those, but in China or Japan most school people know English cause it is required in their country.
The question is why? Why can't they just study other languages? sure i know some do.. but i think more people study english.
2006-12-28 15:32:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Business purposes. English is the language of international commerce and navigation. Fruits of the British empire old bean.
2006-12-28 17:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by corvis_9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English is the most widely-spoken language in the world. Other countries who don't have it as an official language should learn it if they should go out of the country at any time. Also, there are a lot of foreign travelers that go to asian countries and speak English. It'd be good for you to help them or if you need a job and need to serve one of these costumers. Also, HK once was ruled under the United Kingdom and their main language is English so that might also be an influence. It's also pretty easy to learn and to get the hang of. Some asian countries also allow you to learn other languages besides English if you've already done it.
2006-12-28 17:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by somethingsovague 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English is a world language by which you can communicate with most nationalities. Not so many people know Italian or Japanese. Even Japanese and Chinese people communicate with each other using English.
English native speakers are just lucky being able to use their language almost anywhere in the world. You don't know how lucky - I've seen little Chinese children going to English classes for 8 hours a week and doing loads of English homework, forced by their mothers who know it's best for their future.
2006-12-28 15:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Amelie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because English is the international language. It is the language most spoken by people in the world so it's really useful and important. If you are not from the U.S. then you pick a language that is not english, your use of that lang. would only be limited in a certain area.
2006-12-28 16:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by agelikewine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is economic predominance and the now accepted use of English as the primary international language for business communication. I know there are more beautiful languages and its just an accident of history that English is on top right now.
2006-12-28 15:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by Galbi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
English is the international business language, that is why. We already know English, so we can take our pick. It is not just Asian countries, either. Some European countries require English courses as well. :)
2006-12-28 15:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by Laurie F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly there is this text approximately Hispanics starting to be to be the majority in like 2026 or something. yet even then Spanish wont replace English. additionally relaxing fact: the precise 3 maximum spoken languages are. a million.Mandarin chinese language 2.Spanish 3.English
2016-10-06 03:48:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz english is very important now, u probably have been speaking english since childhood ,so u can speak it but more than 90% of the population in my country cannot speak english ( im asian & even many of r politicians cant speak englishg dat is y english is compulsary, everyone knows hindi or their regional language but even now english here is bad. im in school & my english sir has the most atrocious accent (& dont even get me started on the last one)
2006-12-28 16:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not everyone speaks itallian or spanish so the language of choice is English and I think it is easier to master than most
2006-12-28 15:36:34 · answer #9 · answered by jk poet 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
english is hegemonic.
2006-12-28 15:57:19 · answer #10 · answered by ♥perishedmemories♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋