2007-03-01 23:24:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well, first of all,the English language is wide-spread due to the old English Commonwelth; that`s why it is still spoken in countries like India, Australia, New Zeeland and so on. Secondly, English became a well-known language due to its quite easy-to-learn grammar and somehow easy words. Then, if you think of the US and it`s blossomy commerce and trade, it is quite easy to understand why English is so important. And last but not the least, computers made a great deal in making English such an important language, because computer`s language is... English. So thank Gates, too:)
2007-03-02 00:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by Grazzyana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because England colonized everywhere and made its language the standard one, I'm guessing. The United States started with some religious outcasts from England who came over and basically took over the land from the Native Americans, then evolved into an English-speaking superpower. So between the UK and the US, it's our fault.
English is now the international language of business, which certainly makes it important for international communication. The way I see it, and this may be wrong, English is to Business what Latin is to Medicine.
2007-03-02 07:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by Allo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many countries speak and use English as the first language. And English is used as the international language. For example, when you go to airport in every countries, you can use English to talk to the customer.
2007-03-02 07:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by hqhieu_qn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the world, there are many english-speaking-country and its most popular language to learn.
2007-03-02 08:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
B/c its so easy any *** can learn it. Not like Greek or Japanese for example. These languages now are so sophisticated and complicated and rich that for one english word u could find 10 Greek! :) To these languages we owe the japanese financial wonder and the marvellous ancient greek culture...
2007-03-02 07:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by Gleeky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the Victorian Era England controlled so much of the world... like 1/3 of it or something... they had India and Egypt for example
2007-03-02 07:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Annie: Mommy to Sid and Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a universal language
2007-03-02 10:07:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the language of negotiation, business, commerce... The more the better.
2007-03-02 07:45:25 · answer #8 · answered by nv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋