English as a Global Language

1. International academic

2. Definition

2.1. It is the language which is recognized in every country

2.2. It belongs to everyone who speaks it but it is nobody's mother tongue

2.2.1. Language achieves a global status

3. Special status

3.1. Political power

3.2. Economic power

3.3. Military power

4. Why it is needed

4.1. Translation has played a central role in human interaction for thousand of years

4.2. Business comunities

4.3. Travel

5. Telegraph

6. The power of the press

6.1. Broadcasting media

6.1.1. Crossed national boundaries

7. Reasons

7.1. About 350 million people speak English

7.2. To communicate

7.3. The power of its people

8. Factors

8.1. The result of military might

8.2. The new communication

8.2.1. Technologies

8.2.2. Telephone

8.2.3. Radio

8.2.4. Movies and records

8.3. The growth of competitive industry and business

8.3.1. Explosion of international marketing and advertising

8.4. Expeditions of soldiers and sailors speakers

9. Spread of English: 3 circles

9.1. Inner circle

9.1.1. English as a primary language

9.1.1.1. Britain, The United States, Australia

9.2. Outer circle

9.2.1. English as a second language

9.2.1.1. India, Nigeria, Singapore

9.3. Expanding circle

9.3.1. English as a foreign language

9.3.1.1. Poland, Japan, Mexico