its not just english that's important to our lives. i think you should use a broader term: language.
you must remember that the world managed to exist in the past using greek, latin, french, and other languages from which english came from.
2007-02-24 22:55:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Found this on the Web.
English is far more world wide in its distribution than all other spoken languages. It is an official language in 52 countries as well as many small colonies and territories. In addition, 1/4 to 1/3 of the people in the world understand and speak English to some degree. It has become the most useful language to learn for international travel and is now the de facto language of diplomacy. In 2001, the 189 member countries in the United Nations were asked what language they wish to use for communication with embassies from other countries. More than 120 chose English, 40 selected French, and 20 wanted to use Spanish. Those who wanted English to be the common language included all of the former Soviet republics, Viet Nam, and most of the Arab world. English is also the dominant language in electronic communication. About 75% of the world's mail, telexes, and cables are in English. Approximately 60% of the world's radio programs are in English. About 90% of all Internet traffic is as well. However, the percentage of Internet users who are not native English speakers is increasing rapidly, especially in Asia
2007-02-24 19:09:32
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answered by Silly Girl 5
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It is the language of the world.
It is the most common used language for business and communication.
The biggest influential countries speak and communicate english and alot of people choose to live in those countries which means the english language must be learnt by them to be able to communicate.
2007-02-24 19:51:13
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answered by saynhope 2
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Because if i don't know English, i can't understand and answer your question.
2007-02-24 20:44:50
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answered by Soo 1
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b/c english is the almost the international lounguge,& everybody comunicates by it,
2007-02-24 19:19:15
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answered by uni_tesfu2008 1
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