This week, we are discussing with some students whether they feel learning English has become a race to the finish line (something urgent).
Here are two very interesting debates on whether English should become “The World Language”. Lately, this seems to be quite a debate. English is contagious and everyone around the world is trying to learn English. Did you know about 2 billion people are studying English as we speak?
Take a look at these stats (statistics):
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-faq-the-english-language.htm
Some think that this is an opportunity for the world to communicate and do business. Others argue we are losing many minority languages. What do you think? Watch these two videos and see if you have a stance (position) on this important debate…after all, it is affecting you too:
Pro-Global English: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-world-s-english-mania-jay-walker
Against Global English: http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_ryan_ideas_in_all_languages_not_just_english.html
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