why is English an international language?

Answer 1

Because it was probably associated with most countries in the olden ages through trade and other things like invasions. The British invasion in India is really a very significant event.

Answer 2

Because the British Empire spread it around the globe back in the day, and now American influence and culture has continued the spread. Today, with all the travel and international business, you need a standard language and that's what English has become. Like it or hate it, that's how it is.

English is a relatively efficient language. You typically need less syllables to get your point across with English than with many other languages. So it's a good choice for an international language.

English isn't as beautiful as French, Spanish, or Greek when spoken, but there is nothing beautiful about telling somebody how much something costs, that their fired, where to land their plane is there?

Answer 3

Well, it wasn't planned; it just turned out that way. Part of the reason was England's colonial empire, which spread the use of English to many corners of the world. After the colonies gained their independence, some of the larger ones, like India and parts of Africa, decided to retain English as a link language because there were so many languages within the one country that there would have been problems if the government had tried to force one regional language on everyone. From there, it just spread naturally, to the point where businessmen from all over the world can meet and discuss business without the need for translators.

Answer 4

During the Cold War there were 2 major languages: English and Russian. The East learned Russian as a business language, and the West learned English. And since the USSR fell apart, now they all learn English, because that's where the $ is. And as long as the banks in England set the market and currency standards, it will be English. Or so I'm told........

Answer 5

Probably because the English moved across the world by sea a lot. We took our language with us and the people in the countries we invaded learned our language. Then people who knew English from the Colonial days of England moved on to other countries like America and Australia. These countries also use a form of English as their natural tongue.

Answer 6

Because of the voters in the United States -- which votes for German language as the international language had less vote than English language.

Besides, there are numerous countries has it as the official first language -- there are the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand!


Above all, I love this language ~ it taught me of how beautiful a foreign language can be! My native tongue is Malay, and I'm a Malaysian.

Answer 7

Because England was the dominant imperialist power from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century and America has been the dominant imperialist power from the mid 20th century until the present.

Answer 8

Because once upon a time England colonized 2/5ths of the world

Answer 9

I know many would disagree with me but I think because it's an easy language to learn.

Answer 10

Lol!
Try researching the BRITISH EMPIRE!