why is only "english" adapted as the universal language for international commercialization.?
481245
Because the word "universal" means that everone shares it.  If there were 2 or more, then people would have to learn perhaps 2 non-native languages in order to communicate with the world.  \n\nChina and Germany have both learned English in order to globalize.  Germans are some of the best English speakers in the world.  And they don't regard it as being any big deal that they can speak it.  It is just life.  At the time that the world started to globalize the world wanted to do business with the worlds largest economies which were the US, and others who wanted to do trade with the US.  \n\nMore people in the world speak English than any other language regardless of what that guy above said.  More people speak Chinese(in its myriad of dialects) than English. But if you add the total number of English speakers including, Indians, Philipino, French, Chinese etc all of which have learned the language and some very well then you have most of the world.\n\nPhilinos whose mother tongue is often Tagalog can speak English nearly as good as someone from the States and are sometimes employed as English teachers as a "native speaker" though not often.  \n\nWe need one language.  Do you agree?  \n\nIf a Frenchman, and a Spaniard and a Chinese are having a conversation at a hotel in Brazil, what langauge are they speaking?  English of course.  I have seen this situation many times.
35616
English of course.. It is the most universal.
374026
Well, so far the universal language is English, and that person might speak English as a second language, yes.\n\nHowever, with the passage of a few years, we are sure to be taken over by the Chinese nation, as they happen to be the most advanced and progressive.\nSo, I would say that the answer can be replied to in different ways according to the date...
361921
I believe that English was the language used when our country was founded and should continue to stay our "official" language. I think if we start by adding Spanish as an official language it is unfair to all of the other immigrants who reside here. we cannot possibly cater to all. products and packaging being printed in other languages is the decision of the manufacturer, not law makers. If we are going to print documents in Spanish, shouldn't it be printed in every language for everyone? Could you imagine a group of Americans in Mexico or even Germany and demanding that they do everything in English because we can't understand the language? Of course not. It's a ludicrous idea. All of our ancestors came from many places all over the globe. When they arrived, they had to learn the language and follow the rules already in progress. they didn't demand we cater to their disabilities. So why is it different now? This is a land who welcomes all with open arms. Stop trying to force them behind Miss Liberty's back.
466484
Um , because English borrows from almost all languages. If you recall, the Brits 'managed' India for many years and those words likely drifted into English, because of course those concepts did not exist in English, likely because of the fact that Christianity does not encourage concepts like 'avatar' and 'guru'.
370260
No. Everything important (business, international politics) operates using English.
1114241
I can't. First develop of voice chord is different in me, than in Englishman, pretence is different than in English, but it is important people from different language to have conversation, we exploited English Language, maybe better is Esperanto, but people accept English.
904321
ENGLISH SHOULD BE THE WORLD LANGUAGE.
124301
it depends on who u r communicate with,but in general,english is the most popular language in the world,also every company use business english  while do business across the world.
776819
English, which is known as the universal language.
307344
All jobs related to international trade have a great future. I worked in that for a while and you can travel and go to fairs and even make money. \nTry big corporations, they always have International departments, and improve in your lenguage, even if everybody speaks English (and I can tell you it is NOT true...), it is always good to be able to communicate in other languages, people feel more confidence. \nGood choice.
253558
once again: because english is a weird language...
397617
There is no one world language (even Esperanto did not become popular). Some of the commercially important languages (apart from English) are German (many parts of Europe), French (many parts of Europe and Africa), Spanish (some parts of Europe, Latin America and even US), Chinese and Japanese. You can learn one of these based on which region you would want to work in and also which is being taught near your place.
1167628
English is the most widely spoken language in the world.  It is used most often in business and travel and tourism.  People who are proficient in English are able to act as translators in their native countries.\n\nIn English speaking countries being proficient in English shows that you are able to communicate your thoughts and ides succinctly and properly.  This is advantageous in the business world and will help to get to you gainful employment as employers appreciate the ability to explain what they want once and have it understood.  The same could be said for countries without English as the national language.  It would be to someones benefit to attempt to become proficient in that language.
362162
I -somehow- agree with you, I know there´s no official language in the USA but for years English has been the predominant language and it is something that should be kept like that. On the other hand I think the American government should get more involved to preserve English, HOW? Simple teach English to those foreigners who come legally, I know there´s lot of issues now with that matter but lets set them aside for the meanwhile.Here for example there´s lots of ppl who come from sud America Africa and Asia no breaking ground news still Spanish comes second what the guv does here is to teach Swedish to those ppl who come there are schools that are called SFI (svenska for invandrare) Swedish for foreigners the classes and books are for free so there are no excuses for not to go and ppl are shown the benefits of speaking the language, these courses are not for illegal ppl but everybo knows here taking those courses will give em a better job indeed that ´s taken like a lil motivation. About other languages driving lessons and tests can be taken in English and Spanish as well as some university courses (English) .Now a days ppl are lazy to learn but not all I met lots of Mexican/Latin ppl in Miami who would speak English as well as up north in Chicago =).
1111605
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!
983357
Why promote the English language? Isn't it already internationally promoted? \n\nWe should promote other languages which are facing the dangers of extinction. Stick to your mother tongue first!