Essays on Englishes

Nobody has contemplated precisely on the complicated phenomenon why English has become so widespread and common all over the world. The ability to communicate in English fluently does not awake the feeling of surprise or pleasure on the foreigner’s faces. However, it is a rational and logical issue that English seems to be an international language or a lingua franca. From the historic point of view, one should mention Latin and its role all over the world. Many centuries ago, Latin was considered to be a lingua franca as well. However, after the Roman Empire lost its power ...

Research Paper

Judging the Quality of English Judging the Quality of English There are two main approaches that can be used to judge the standard of people’s English, both spoken and written. The prescriptive approach relies on the use of a set of rules and standards that prescribe how English should be used, whilst the descriptive approach relies more on an understanding of how English is used as a tool for communication in reality (McBee Oryulak, 2012). These two different approaches give an insight into how judgements can be made about the quality of the language. The purpose of this ...

I believe that Miami is a smaller representation of the entire American society. This is primarily due to two reasons: unity despite of cultural diversity, and having a shared or universal language. Now, this specific form of English used in Miami caters to all racial descents of Spanish origin, such as Puerto Ricans, Brazilians, Cubans and Valenzuelans, to name a few. This is Standard English, whereby regardless of racial origins, we, the ‘citizens’ of Miami become one in expressing our viewpoints or even in simpler everyday conversations. Perhaps it would help to enlighten that Standard English is used “to ...

In Mother Tongue, Amy Tan explains three simultaneous aspects and types of Englishes, which she believes are commonly spoken or used in different cultures. She explains these Englishes to include the “simple English,” which she claims that she spoke to her mother; the “broken English,” which her mother used with her; the “Watered down English,” which represents her translation of her mother’s Chinese. The author also includes in her essay the English she imagines to be her mother’s translation of Chinese if her mother could speak perfect English. This essay has something magical about it because of ...

English is the only global language and other languages cannot compete with it. This means many languages will die out as a result. Is this a good or bad thing? Language is the main part of communication between different people. People from one culture, community can communicate only if they know each other’s language. Everyone has their mother tongue, and their national language. But there are few languages that are spoken and understood worldwide. Among these few, English is the one spoken, understood, learnt and written globally. Almost all countries of the world have acknowledged this fact that to ...

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Introduction

English language had long existent before it began to be called by the name “English”. Notably, this language emerged sometimes in the 5th century. The origin of the language is attributable to some Germanic tribes originating from northern Europe, collectively known as the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain (McArthur, 2001). These tribes had several indigenous dialects, which they introduced in Britain on their arrival. In the years following the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons, the tribes established roots within Britain, where they spread out across the country. Because of their settlement and interactions with the natives, of Britain at ...

English and Globalization

English language traces its origin from England in Britain. It is the leading international language that has grown roots in many countries especially those countries that were once colonies of the British. Major world functions are today conducted in English which is then translated into other languages such as French, Germany and Arabic. The spread of English can be attributed to several factors. Many writers and sociolinguists attach the spread of English language to the British colonization of most part of the world in which she left her legacy. Globalization of English is a concept derived from economic, social, political ...