What about the fact that English as a lingua franca is quite different to the English as used by native speakers? There are now more people who speak English as a second language than as a first. So the need for a more flexible language is necessary. People naturally change language to suit their needs and most people who speak English as a second language do not need to speak like a native speaker. On the other hand, with the rise of technology and its power to translate, is it not possible learning other languages may become unnecessary?