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The future of English

Is English set to dominate the world? It is more widespread than any language has ever been. The ECONOMIST described it as “impregnably established as the world’s standard language.” It is used globally in business, diplomacy, sport, music, advertising and technology. A fifth of the world’s population speak it to some level of competence, another fifth are hurrying to learn it, and seems to want it written on their T-shirts.

Will this dominance continue and increase until English is spoken absolutely ? Many think the answer is obvious: yes.

But not everyone is so certain. Some claim that the dominance of English is unhealthy. Others go further, saying the uncontrolled expansion of English is leading it towards disintegration.

(Taken from Speak up #226)

GLOSSARY
set to – determinado a , prestes a
widespread – difundido

“go further”, in bold type in the text, indicates that some people have a more opinion about the widespread use of English.