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WHY A GLOBAL LANGUAGE - Coggle Diagram

- - - - English is the language of international business, with many multinational companies using it as their primary language for communication.
      - English proficiency is often a requirement for job opportunities in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, and technology.
    - - The rise of the United States as a global power after World War II further solidified English's dominance.
      - English's expansion can be traced back to the British Empire, which spread the language across various regions
    - - English is taught in schools and universities, often displacing another language in the process. In 1996, for example, English replaced French as the first foreign language in schools in Algeria, a former French colony.
      - One example of this could be when in a multicultural classroom, students from different nationalities use English to communicate.
- - - - English serves as a common language for people of diverse linguistic backgrounds to interact and understand each other.
        It enables effective communication in international conferences, academic collaborations, and diplomatic negotiations.
    - - English as a lingua franca facilitates the exchange of ideas, literature, music, and movies among different cultures.
        English language proficiency has become a symbol of modernity and a gateway to global popular culture.
    - - The United Nations, (UN)
        
        North Atlantic Treaty Organization, (NATO)
        
        The Red Cross
        
        International Monetary Fund(IMF)
        
        International Olympic Committee(IOC/CIO)
        
        The European Union(EU)
        
        United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)