There are many advantages as well as disadvantages when it comes to one global economy being dominated by one particular language, English. It might sound good to us, because it is our fluent or first language, but imagine having to learn a new language in order to be aware of different important issues like global economy for instance. Everyone probably feels like global economy should be dominated by their own language, but things can’t be this way. For their own convenience and their benefit, they wish to be able to communicate about something so important in a way they feel comfortable. This is completely understandable, but the point is that it is English the language that in dominating and it will remain this way for a while.
Nonnative speakers have many different challenges to overcomes. When having the interest and necessity to be familiar with global economy, they must learn the language most of the people know. Learning a new language is always a challenge. To other cultures, one thing in their language might mean something completely different in another one. The most important things in these situations is to get the message across very clearly and straight forward, which is hard for a nonnative speaker to get. If everything was handled in different languages, things around the world would get hectic. There would be more confusion then what there already is and things would not always come out according to plan. Having the same language has opened many more doors for our people, as well as for people all over the world. The great thing about communicating in one language is that at all times, communication between one another will never be scarce. We will be able to contact each other and understand what is going on.
Global economy is very important to everyone around the world. To be able to fully understand it in one language is already good enough, regardless of the fact that people are upset that it is in English. Just because of the simple idea that it is not their native language they get upset, but I believe they should be relieved. Many people other there have given much thought to the easiest languages to learn, and English is one of them. English is common and it is easy to learn, so it benefits everyone in the way that they will be learning it faster. Different cultures need to start to cope with the idea of keeping English around as the global economy language.
In my opinion we should all just be happy that we at least already have picked out one language to represent our global economy. Good things come from understanding each other even if it take more effort to some than others. It is an easy language, and most people know it because it comes from a big country. English is a necessity to know, and I am aware that in some countries it is a requirement for kids to learn this language in class, giving us the understanding that other countries are aware that English is important.
I agree with you that sometimes communication can get lost and can be confusing. It’s even worse when you are talking to someone who is not fluent in the same language. You might mean one thing and they might mean another. It’s very easy for communication to get lost or confused even when speaking the same language. I always hear my mom tell me “You need to communicate to me better.” We both speak English fluently, but somehow we still get lost in our words. I think the chances of communication being lost is less likely to happen if we do have a global language. This will not only prepare the little ones for the future, but our governments or businesses will be able to communicate to one another. Yes some people are upset because it’s not their language that is being used for the global language, but English is said to be the easiest to learn and understand. With English there are no tricks, a word means something simple as that. In Spanish there is conjugating and using certain letters for certains sexes. With English it all means the same thing to whoever it is entitled to. Having English as the global language will benefit the world as a whole.
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