Study of English as a Global Language and the Educational Impact in China

Ziyan Wen

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 5卷9期 (2022/09) Pp. 29-33

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202209_5(9).0005

摘要

With the continuous globalization of technology, culture and economy, English plays a more and more important role in the world. English now is recognized as a global language for communication among non‐native speakers and native speakers, as well as a daily communication tool for native speakers. This paper explores the reasons why English becomes a global language and how it affects the world and China, and further discusses whether English will develop into linguistic imperialism in the future.

關鍵字

English ； Global language ； Linguistic imperialism

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