World Englishes

Abstract EN

This paper aimed at exploring the global nature of language, with particular focus on English language.

A descriptive analytic approach was employed in investigation by means of reviewing existing literature and previous studies.

The research was based on a fundamental premise that for a language to be considered global, it must have a role not only in countries where it is considered a native language, but in countries with a different language.

The significant factors contributing to the dissemination of the language beyond its national boundaries were identified, including historical factors, political factors, economic factors, press and advertising, media, education, communications and recently technical revolution.

In prospecting the future of English as the world language, the concept of “new Englishes” was used in reference to the various dialects that are derivations from the mother tongue which started with the colonial era and are still widespread in light of the aforementioned factors.

Theories of Language globalization were also discussed in terms of two major perspectives; the first point of view sees English as a necessary and convenient medium of global communication that can bind the entire world together, while the second perspective looks at the spread of English with suspicion.

The paper concluded that English language is continuing a global language in the future.