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Old 08-May-2005, 22:40
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Originally Posted by Snow Lau
Can you share your ideas with me? Thank you !!

1. What gives a language global influence and makes it a "world language"?

2. Will the demand for English in the world continue to rise at its present rate?

3. Will English continue to be associated with leading-edge technology?

4. Will economic modernisation continue to require English for technology and skills transfer?

5. What impact will the Internet have on the global use of English?
ANSWERS:
1.Media/ economy.
2.Possible. Unless another media/ economic power replaces English powers. Then the interest will shift to the other power.
3/4. Depending if it continues seizing power.

5.Maybe we'll come up with a new form of English!
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