| In terms of global conditions, the English language has | | | | countries culture. |
| been a significant and important influence. Economic | | | | Because of globalization, businesses, governments, and |
| globalization has lead to a quick expansion of the | | | | organizations are now more connected than ever. |
| English language in all countries around the world. For | | | | Understanding and speaking the English language will |
| this reason, as well as the advancements of | | | | encourage international cooperation and diplomacy. |
| technology, the English language has become a bridge | | | | Areas such as international health care, humanitarian |
| among most cultures. Many experts believe that the | | | | aid, and technological advancements, are bringing the |
| expansion of the English language should not only be | | | | world together like it has never been before. Many |
| accepted, but also encouraged. | | | | international organizations mandate that all people |
| Because of the advancements in communication | | | | involved speak English, given that the translation costs |
| technologies, and the increase in travel to other | | | | would be enormous. Communicating and understanding |
| countries, learning English not only helps one learn | | | | one another is essential to global success and well |
| about other cultures and customs, but it also helps to | | | | being. |
| avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations. When | | | | Learning English is also seen as a way of promoting |
| understanding another's language, one is introduced to | | | | peace. Understanding each other's language, customs, |
| a new culture and customs which thereby reduces the | | | | and practices, will help minimize any misunderstandings |
| chance of conflicts. It will also help one see other points | | | | which could lead to a personal offense. As well, |
| of view and understand how they express it. | | | | communication and understanding is essential to |
| Although traveling to other countries may often seem | | | | resolving conflicts between two countries. Nations |
| like a venture for those who have money, with the | | | | must understand one another culturally, socially, and |
| internet, one can virtually travel to an English speaking | | | | politically, in order to engage in meaningful and |
| country. With a click of the 'mouse,' one now has the | | | | productive discussions. |
| ability to meet and converse with native English | | | | Culturally speaking, the advantages of learning English |
| speakers. By understanding the English language, one | | | | have too many benefits to be ignored. Learning English |
| will understand common phrases, meanings, and jargon, | | | | as a second language while maintaining one's own |
| which promotes a better understanding of one's | | | | sense of pride in their native tongue will help maintain |
| culture and practices. As well, many cultures believe | | | | one's traditions while learning about another culture. |
| that their customs are the best. Exploring a foreign | | | | Traveling abroad and communicating with English |
| culture with knowledge of the English language will help | | | | speakers either socially or in business allows one to |
| one see and appreciate another way of looking at | | | | embrace another culture and develop an appreciation |
| things. For instance, by visiting a museum in another | | | | and understanding of the differences, and even reveal |
| country that speaks English as their native language, | | | | many common traits. It will help tear down cultural |
| one will learn and appreciate the art they are viewing | | | | barriers, dispel myths, and promote an overall sense of |
| and will acquire a deeper understanding of that | | | | peace and prosperity. |