English – The Common Communicative Language across the Globe

In the course of advancing globalization a common communicative language is required for the smooth functioning of all kind of human affairs across the world. All the countries have their own mother language/first language and many of them are linguistically great; but they don’t fulfill the global need of communication. In the world of today every country, big or small, depends for something on other countries for several reasons. If they don’t share a common communicative language, it is almost impossible for them to execute their dealings with one another. In such a situation, a communicative language is essentially required. A proper examination of the issue brings the fact to our cognizance that due to some historical reasons and modern education development, the English language is used as a communicative or associate language in most of the countries. Today, the international trade, civil aviation, transfer of technology, the pursuit of modern knowledge, every kind of discourse and other such modern life affairs find expression through English language. Actually, during the mid of the twentieth century almost all colonies of British Empire became free. Along with political freedom, the people of these countries started boycotting the English language considering it to be the language of their exploiters. But very soon, within a decade or so, they realized the use of English language and readopted this language either as a second or an associate language. Till recent years countries like China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and some others used to use their first language in all human affairs; however, they had to face inconvenience in dealings particularly in the international affairs. Consequently, they also started introducing English learning courses in their education curricula. Now, British Council and many other organizations are working globally for the expansion of English language. It is believed that the English language will remain the common communicative language across the globe for a long time to come. Key words: globalization, common communicative language, global, cognizance, historical reasons, trade, technology, civil aviation, diplomacy, international affairs, modern education, industries, socio-economic condition etc.