Should English be standardized as the worldwide primary language?

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  • This Is America

    If you don't conform, you suck.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Yes, because a primary worldwide language would be beneficial for international communication and commerce.

    English is already the de facto language of the Internet, and many foreign countries teach English as a second language as a mandatory subject. Also, because of the influence of Hollywood with respect to television and movies, many people learn how to speak English anyway. An international language is important to facilitate communication and trade. And as one that is frequently used already, English is the most appropriate choice.

    Yes SlyHymie

  • Yes, it would benefit everyone.

    America is the metropolis of the world. I don't know that there's any other place where there's such a diverse variety of cultures. Most cultures have a stake in America. America, sort of, belongs to everyone. And, in America, English is the primary language. America is not just about physical land. The United States reaches all corners of the Earth. Just about every culture in the world would be served well if they could communicate effectively with The United States of America. What better way to communicate with someone than to learn their language? I think that the benefits would outweigh the losses if English were to be appointed the worldwide primary language.

    Yes MohaI0v35

  • English should be made the global primary language as it is the most widely spoken and understood language in the world

    English is used to communicate worldwide and is also used by political leaders. It is easy to learn, simple to understand and can be written with ease too. So it should be made the global primary language.

    Yes danoneeno

  • English should be standardized as the worldwide primary language for the interaction of all the humans with out any language barrier, across the globe.

    For the interaction of humans across the globe we definitely need one language that every one knows in order to avoid language barrier. Since English is the language most people knows I think English should be standardized as the worldwide primary language. Because it would be ideal to select a language most of the people know, and spread it among the minority who does not know it. Which is better than selecting an minority language to be standardized as the worldwide primary language.

    Yes bambinaio
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74% of users

  • Making English the worldwide primary language destroys culture.

    Many people have no access to lessons for English, and teaching everyone English is unnecessary. Languages are tied closely to culture, and making English the standard gives an upper hand to countries that are already prospering.

    No NineLester37

  • I think mandating English as the primary worldwide language disrespects many other nationalities and cultures.

    English is not currently the predominant language across the world. While many other cultures teach English in school systems, it is not the first language learned by many. Numerous countries and cultures are bi-lingual, and it is somewhat arrogant to assume that all humans should speak English, when many native English speakers do not care enough to learn another language. Mandating English demeans the culture and practices of other nations.

    No ElfinDamien34

  • Making one language the worldwide primary language is wrong, and it would take away from other cultures.

    I oppose making English the worldwide primary language, because it takes away from other cultures. It's easy for me to say that I would love that, because it would make things easy when traveling to different places. But, it strips cultures of their own language and identity. I believe that, if you are in the United States, you should speak English, and that it should be the official language of the U.S. But it should not be for other countries that have other languages.

    No SilentIgnacio

  • There is no reason why English should be a worldwide language over any other prominent language.

    In reality, English is a language with a comparatively limited number of speakers and geographic range. Spanish, which is the most prominent language in the world, is spoken natively in many more countries, by many more people. Chinese, which is really only spoken in one country, still has many more native speakers than English does. Really, there should be no such thing as a worldwide language. People should speak their languages and enjoy the beauty of their diversity.

    No MariaR

  • Mandarin is the language of the future.

    English is popular right now, but in another twenty or thirty years, it will be totally discredited as the language of the barbarian.

    No Anonymous

  • Although English is a popular language, it should not be the world's primary language, because it would not be fair to most countries.

    There is no reason that English should be the primary language around the world. English is simply not spoken in enough different places. So, this would not be fair to some of the smaller countries that don't know the language. If English were to be the primary language, you would lose much of the different cultures that come with all of the different languages. This is just not a good idea. Let each country have their own language as the primary language to be spoken.

    No M0r3Interior

  • English should not be standardized as the primary language of the world, because it would deny too many of their cultural identity.

    Despite the difficulties of verbal and written exchange between people that speak different languages, to standardize English as the language of the world would deny many indigenous people of their cultural identity. It would not be fair to millions of people to tell them that they must all be able to communicate in English. The evolved language of individual societies should remain the dominant form of communication in that society. English as a second language should be considered for those that want to communicate without the need of interpreters.

    No TickoAbbey

  • English should not be standardized as the primary world language, because people's native tongues should be preserved.

    I don't see any reason to standardize English, for any purpose. Enough people around the world already know English, so successful communication is abundant. Standardizing English would amount to forcing it down the throats of people who are perfectly content to communicate in their own native tongue. It's basically a non-issue as I see it.

    No tabundes

  • Standardizing a language worldwide is an impossible task given the fact that language are constantly changing.

    Despite the normalizing effects of modern media such as the internet and television, language is always changing. Any attempt to standardize a language worldwide will fail because languages will diversify to mutually unintelligible dialects over time. This is shown by the fact that many separate varieties of English exist in the world, which over time may drift further apart in similarity.

    No eclair910

  • English being standardized, as convenient as it would be, would diminish our cultural diversity.

    This would mean that we would lose valuable parts our our culture. Take Chinese for example, frequently used proverbs and sayings contain beautiful peices of literacy that do not exist in english. However, if most people could be bilingual and understand english well enough, we could be able to acheive the same efficeincy without so much compromising culture.

    No Anonymous

  • why would you do this?

    there is absolutely no reason for one world language. That would destroy so much culture and diversity. And plus the english language is made up of so many other languages whats the point? If this ever happens than the new world order might be up to something and we should be worried lol.

    No Anonymous

  • There is no reason to have one standard primary language around the world.

    Language is an important part of culture. It doesn't make sense to require that English be spoken in a country where English isn't part of their culture. Many people in other countries learn some English as a second language, and their schools may require it. But it would not be reasonable or possible to require everyone in the world to learn English.

    No N Schroeder 60

  • I strongly disagree to the statement that English be standardized as the worldwide primary language.

    Everything in this world looks beautiful, if it's different. For example, the color combination of many flowers together in a vase makes it attractive. Similarly, different language of the world are unique as its hold a lot of cultural and historical heritage. English is important but it shouldn't be standardized as primary language because they are many under developed countries, where they do not know English. many people have understood the importance of English and that's is why, countries like China and Korea have started teaching English in schools. As of now we cannot agree on making English as worldwide primary language but yes, English is important.

    No MoreyCIaw

  • English is not a naturally superior language thus it should not be made the world standard.

    If anything, a neutral language like Esperanto should be standardized as a global language. English is not inherently superior, logical, easy to learn, or 'better'. Yes, at this point in time English speakers are probably the most powerful bloc, but historically at any given time this could change. So it makes no sense to impose English on the rest of the world.

    No Th4Fire
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