English Is a Global Language?
Do people agree that English is a global language? Do people know why they need a global language? Why do people all over the world learn English? Of course, English is a global language, but it does not mean everyone can speak English in the world, and it does not mean every country uses English as an official language. In 2009, English is the native language for one third of all people and on the first ranking that most people have spoken. (Weber, 1995, The World’s 10 most influential language.) People can see English everywhere, in every country. Besides, although English is not an official language in some countries, it is still a most often being used for second language around the world. English exists everywhere. Many people use or speak English even if English is not their first language. For example, people always say “Hi” or “Yes” instead using their mother language because these two words are very common. Moreover, people always use English slang. Have anyone ever wondered why people who do not speak English play a video game that is written in English? Have anyone ever wondered why people who never speak English are able to sing English songs? English has spread all over the world. People do not understand English but watch English-speaking movies. People do not understand English but watch English sporting games. People who not speak English but have a English name. Although English is not most people’s first language, English is still related to many people’s life. (Lam, 2009, ezinearticles) Why people don’t think Mandarin is a global language? Mandarin is spoken by more people than English, but Mandarin is not spoken much outside Asia. A global language is a language spoken internationally. A global language is not only a majority people spoken, but also use in international organization or international event. At the Olympic Games in China, the Mandarin sign will only appear when Beijing hosts the game. But wherever the game host,