English Globalization
Today, the English language is spoken as a second language by more people than ever before. 2006, for every native English speaker, were estimated to three non-native English speakers. English is now the language of business, computer technology, and skilled employment worldwide. Currently, hundieds of millions of people, especially in China and India, are learning to speak English, many of them in small local language schools. Experts predict that 3 billion people will speak English as a second language by 2016
Many non-English-speaking countries now start to teach their children English in school at a young age. This not only helps the children to learn English but also to get better jobs when they are older. A country that has workers who have both English and computer skills is better able to compete in the global marketplace.
English is also the language of the Internet. Many people work in the field of Internet technology, while many others use the Internet to help them do their job to improve their English skills.
As more non-native speakers have learned English, words from local languages have become mixed with it. For example, Spanglish, a mix of Spanish and English, in the States and Mexico. Hinglish, a mix of Hindi and English, is becoming more common in India.
some experts that people could one day speak one kind of English at home, another at work or school, and a third while traveling or encourage local international visitors. Other experts believe that countries should versions of English
Some native English speakers are upset at these changes. However, they will have to adapt to them because the globalization of English has become a fact of life. The highly lucrative English as a second language teaching industry and the demand for native English speakers will continue to grow for some time to come