Universal Language?

Hi, I'm new to DM and this is my first topic so if it has been discussed before please delete it..

Okay, so right now all over the world English is the (for lack of a better word) "universal" language. English is taught in schools all around the world and it's words are slowly creeping into other languages as well. More and more English is being used even when we speak in hindi, like in the movies. So my debate question was, do you think that years and years from now, English will be the only language? Or do you think that the language we speak depends on the country that has power (like US for English)?

Originally posted by: ELAS101

Hi, I'm new to DM and this is my first topic so if it has been discussed before please delete it..

Okay, so right now all over the world English is the (for lack of a better word) "universal" language. English is taught in schools all around the world and it's words are slowly creeping into other languages as well. More and more English is being used even when we speak in hindi, like in the movies. So my debate question was, do you think that years and years from now, English will be the only language? Or do you think that the language we speak depends on the country that has power (like US for English)?

Definitely depends on the country that has power, more in the economic context. Like the country with most amount of business contacts globally, but of course military power is also important.

That is what I thought...If India had more power in the economic sense then we would all be speaking hindi 😊

Originally posted by: ELAS101

So my debate question was, do you think that years and years from now, English will be the only language?

NO! English is, was and will remain a language of haves and have-nots shall continue to stick with local language.

I think the no of English speakers is highly inflated. Even those who know English use local language for day to day use.

possibly... just have to wait and see!

A universel Language good for all...to communicate n other Informations and Without english also people doing lot of good things........Check with ...
China,France,Russia,Germen,Italy,Arabs etc.....

Originally posted by: souro

Definitely depends on the country that has power, more in the economic context. Like the country with most amount of business contacts globally, but of course military power is also important.

true.our school is introducing mandarin chinese as an option and they've established a link with a school in beijing because china is probably going to take over the Usa in money etc..