lingua franca

English as a language of communication for people who do not share the same first language

Result of British or/and American imperialism

During 17th & 18th century-> britains forces their language onto inhabitants of colonized countries

People who spoke cit had power -> language became more important

Globalization made a language everyone can speak needed -> english already well known

1 old english/ anglo-saxon (450-1100)

2 middle english (1100-1500)

3 early modern english (1500-1700)

4 modern English (since 1700)

Result of Germanic tribes conquering England in 5th century

Roman & scandinavian came as well and influenced language

Influenced by French -> fremch monarchy replaced English monarchy

English language only seen for poor people

Because of wars the French language became the enemies language -> high society wanted to speak English again

Printing of books developed -> Standard Englisch evolved

English language was spread

Gain of vocabulary through out Latain words

Ongoing development

Globaliyation and social media play important role

Simple Language -> simplifies everyday life

Pop culture in english

Official & diplomatic language -> makes communication easier

Already official language of many countries

Most powerful nations speak it

Language of science, politics, business etc

Evolved from many different languages

Need to be involved into UK/US culture to understand jokes etc

Minority languages wipec out -> f.e. India ( parts only speak English)

Could lose qualities as language of culture

Advantages for native speakers

Harder to learn for non-Europeans