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The document discusses the debate around whether English will become the true global language or if it will remain as a common language for specific domains only. It outlines arguments that English is widely used internationally for business, travel, science and more. However, it also notes that many people only know some English words and phrases, and do not use English in their daily personal lives and communities, rather keeping their native language for that.

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Unit 2. Lecture Script

The document discusses the debate around whether English will become the true global language or if it will remain as a common language for specific domains only. It outlines arguments that English is widely used internationally for business, travel, science and more. However, it also notes that many people only know some English words and phrases, and do not use English in their daily personal lives and communities, rather keeping their native language for that.

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Understanding British-American Language

Unit 2. Linguistics Global English

1. All right, today's topic is English as a "global language." Now linguists use the term,
"global language" worldwide for global communication. I
know some of you, your first languages are Spanish or Chinese, but
here in the classroom. What's known as the lingua
franca. It's the common language throughout the world right now as well, isn't it? Professor
Braj B. Kachru, , called the current global use of English
"unprecedented." This means that in the history of the world,
so many people. It just hasn't happened before. And it's
important that we, as linguists, consider a "global language."

2. Now, today, I'm going to give you as a global


language. One is that English is now used all over the world,
. Now, according to this point of view, English will
be used in the future. Eventually, so this argument
goes, . Now, the second point of view is that
English will not truly become a global language and replace other languages
in their daily lives. Supporters of
this point of view acknowledge that people all over the world use English
every day , like business, or science, or government.
They contend, however, that people , and will
continue to do so. Now, this point of view is supported by linguist David Crystal, author
of English as a Global Language and other books.

3. So, let's examine some facts that support the first point of view. Now, first, English is
business, science, and international travel. When we need a
common language, , it's English.
If you take taxi in Rome and you don't speak Italian, the driver .
. than another language, right? Now, in addition , the European
Union uses English . Scientists worldwide
use English. Business schools in Europe are now -
even in France, a country that has fought very hard in the past .
Understanding British-American Language

I'm sure where English is the common


language. How about the internet? You use English there, don't you?

4. Second, seventy-five countries in the government


and in banks and so on. Now, for some countries, like England,
English is . In other countries, like India, there's more
than one official language. In India, Hindi and English
are . So, to sum up, we know
millions of people throughout the world .
That's clear. Right now, gives them an advantage in
many situations. Nevertheless, does this mean that English will other
languages?

5. With that question in mind, the second point of view: why some people
don't think English will replace other languages. Now, first, , more
than a billion people speak language. However, English
isn't at home and with friends. Now this is a key point. These
people may use English for work or school each day, but nowhere else. All right. Even
in English-speaking countries, millions of people .
English all the time. For example, Spanish is very common in large cities like New York or
L.A.

6. Second, I mentioned there are seventy-five countries where English is the official
language , but this doesn't mean that . Not at all.
Take India, again. Most sources agree that actually
knows some English.
O. K. Third, people may only know . For example,
the taxi driver in Rome that I mentioned earlier "Where
are you going?" or "What is the name of your hotel?"
And . Pilots in Korea, or China may only learn the
English they need . English doesn't replace Korean or Chinese for them.
Understanding British-American Language

They don't use English . They use it .


There are many situations worldwide like this, aren't there? It's evident that millions of
people worldwide know only . English isn't
their . in daily life.

7. So, where does that leave us?


Well, now that you've heard about English
as a global language, what do you think. Myself, .
I agree with David Crystal that . As globalization
continues, the use of English spreads, people will .
more than ever. Do you agree? I want you to think about these questions. First, with
English as a global language, ? - a form that we all
agree on? Question 2. If yes, ? Or last question - is it
OK to have , like Italian-English or Japanese-English?
And why? Think these over, and we'll see you next time.

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