1. English as the Global Lingua Franca
With the internationalisation of higher education, it's only a matter of time before one language emerges as the dominant language of research and instruction. ... " Along with that, English is now the first source for new phrases and or slang in most languages, and it is also currently ranked as the most-used internet language. ... For example, multinationals, whether France's Alcatel or AXA, or Germany's DaimlerChrysler, use English as their corporate language. ... The European Union's monetary policy is decided at Frankfurt, Germany, but in English. ... It is a st...
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