The reasons for choosing English as an International language?
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English is spoken in Britain, America, Canada and Australia.  In many non-English countries, English is the most common second language.
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Right.  English is an amazing language, but unfortunately is not for everyone.  As proven here.
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ENGLISH SHOULD BE THE WORLD LANGUAGE.
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Reasons to come\n1) Better job opportunities\n2) Higher salaries\n3) Less corruption\n4) More freedom\n\nReasons to stay\n1) You're in your own country and can do whatever the hell you want\n2) No one is going to look down on you since it is YOUR country\n3) They speak  your native language so it's way easier to communicate\n4) You won't have to adapt to a different culture.
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depends what language you are being asked it in?\nseems u don't have to speak english to become a citizen ....\nI mean just look at the election system and how many ballots you have printed in different languages ....if you are going to be a citizen and allowed to vote - it should only be ENGLISH.   Would save a lot of money........and promote a truly united country.
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It seems to me that just about every major nation has a national tongue but the US. Why not? English is the international business language, and the predominant language spoken in the U.S.
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The most important part of learning second language is the benefit it provides you in English. You learn your first language simply by listening to those around you and imitating them. By learning a second language, it causes you to think more explicitly about how you use "language:" grammar, syntax, style, etc. The reason so many schools continue to teach Latin is not because it is "useful," e.g. allows you to converse with other people, but because it is a highly structured language that forces the mind think more critically and precisely about how it puts words together. Learning a second language is the best thing you can do to become a more effective English communicator. Additionally, the study of a modern language also opens many doors to travel and learning as well.
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I think people miss the point of that.  Why do people hold the U.S. to a different standard than other countries.  EVERY country has an official language, and they all have people from other nationalities living to them.  If EVERY country tried to cater to EVERY language spoken in it, no one would get anything done ever.  Just because English is the national language of the U.S. does not mean that the U.S. is somehow slapping other languages in the face.  If you want to live here, work here, and thrive here...learn the language.  That does not mean that there is anything wrong with other languages or that we as U.S. citizens should not learn other languages, we should.  However, just like any other country we do have a national language and people should learn it to function here.  That is no different than if I went to Germany, Russia, Cuba, Japan...those countries businesses and schools will not cater to me...its in my best interest if I want to succeed in their country, to learn their language.  That is true of the U.S. also.  So, yes,it bothers me to with the press one or two thing....learn the language...but don't come here to BE an American and then DEMAND that everyone else here conform to your language so that you can function.  If you choose to operate here, then learn how we operate and do it.  I would have to do it in another country, so anyone who comes here should have to do it here.
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I think the issue here is why you would include ad analysis in an *EFL* class as opposed to an ESL class. EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language (not a second language), so the assumption is that EFL students are studying English over there in their own countries and may not ever want to come and live in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, etc. So why would they need to know how to interpret an English-language advertisement? It's obvious why this life skill would be essential for an immigrant ESL student, but why in EFL?\n\nAs someone who has edited EFL textbooks, I can tell you that just about every series I've worked on includes ads. They're not usually there for the purpose of analyzing the deeper cultural meanings of the ads, but simply to add visual interest to the book, to present target grammar and vocabulary in an authentic context, and for fun. Teachers consistently ask us for them. And I think students find it fun and motivating to encounter "real English" in this way.\n\nAlso, if you are talking about upper-intermediate or advanced students, ad analysis will introduce the language of persuasion or similar features of discourse that are often taught at that level.
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English should be the standard language of every nation.  In my opinion it is the easiest to speak and write.
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I know English and I am learning French. I know a lot of Urdu and understand it, but I cannot speak it fluently. My first choice to learn another language would be French cause it is really beautiful, but i am already learning it. I would choose Greek because it is rich in history.
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I really wonder if any Indian, critic or otherwise, said that, because English (printworthy) in India is pretty good.  And it was even better when the English were here.  Probably the English started understanding the reasoning behind why the Indians wanted the English out better when the Indians started speaking to them in their own language.
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It's better to have two languages spoken. It would be more conveinient if everyone knew how to speak english, but that's a long and hard task to teach many.
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I think the main reason is common language and culture.\n\nAlthough America is a land of immigrants, the founding fathers were British and the English language has become dominant in the UK.  \n\nThe 20th century brought the UK/US closer together where we were allies in 2 world wars and how both countries worked to set up the UN and NATO.  \n\nNow the culture of the 2 countries is inextricably linked primarily through the benefit of a common language.
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I believe you people are missing the point. English IS the official language of the U.S. Just because some people don't speak English here does not mean everyone here can't. If you go to a store and can't communicate with the clerk, leave, and don't return. If it's a national chain contact the corporate office. It's more than likely a local problem caused by the manager ( that is highly replaceable). \nJust because something is difficult is no excuse not to do it. It has been my experience that you can do ANYTHING you decide you really want to do. It takes hard work and determination but even someone with "learning issues" is capable of much greater things than learning the English language.\nStop making excuses and get to work!
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why do you make that assumption?  In english speaking countries it is still important to be able to communicate.  I'm sure it's that way in other countries with their own languages, too.
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Many people think that learning a language that doesn't help you get more money is a crazy thing because they see life as a race for happiness and success. Knowledge means power so learning an international language can give you a better chance to get a successful job and the respect of all your teammates, is the perfect thing to do if you want a fast career growth.\n\n ''We only have one life so why waste it with stupid things like learning a foreign language. Why learn something if you don't get money for it? I rather have some fun, drink a beer and f*** someone than stay at home all day long with a book in my hands learning some stupid crap. '' is a practical way of thinking for most of the people in the world, I heard this many times before and I'm sure I will hear it again, I can't do nothing about it, nobody can change someone's mind. I know how you feel but people are all different so you must see your own business and let the others speak as long as they want about how ''stupid'' you are...they will never understand what you feel. Remember that learning foreign languages also helps you improve your memory and speaking skills so you musn't be ashamed of what you like.\n\nThe love for foreign languages is in my blood, it always was my hobby and I think it will always be. I started learning my first language (except my native one) when I was 8 years old, now I know 4 different languages and I learn the 5th one. I don't think learning is a stupid thing because I feel happy doing it, I can speak with new people and find out more about their culture and their customs. I know that maybe I will never visit Turkey but I still learn their language because this way I can be closer to the person I'm speaking with,  we can be good, intimate friends and for me this is all that matters. \n\nFor me english is a foreign language but I didn't learn it just for the fact that it is an international language and would help me get a better job, I learned english because I wanted to understand what other people are saying, because I'm a curious person and I always want to know new thing about the world that I live in. \n\nI can't ask people to understand my passion because I know they can't but I hope that in the future more people will be willing to learn a new language for the pleasure of learning it not just for business. Language is the soul of a culture and throught speaking we can all become friends.