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The post that was quoted here has been removedEnglish is currently the richest, most diverse language on the planet. No other language is currently used to such a wide and varied extent.
Are you kidding me? It's widely used because of the Anglo-Saxon economic and military dominance. This is absolutely immaterial to how "rich" English is. And that economic prevalence is why I learned English.
Even if people had chosen English because other considerations, your argument would still be an ad populum.
This wide range of nationalities and cultures that use English have made it what it is: the only truly global lingua franca.
Most use English only on the rare occasion. The proportion of people that work in English is still pretty much contained to those that live in English speaking countries plus a small minority. And even a significant proportion of those live in communities that use other languages between them.
I find it interesting that your only response to the comment that English is a beautiful and expressive language is to cry 'English superiority' and to point out that most English speakers only speak English.
Ha! More argument twisting. The issue here is not that English is a beautiful and expressive language. I agree with that. To make the jump from there to "the most" is where you've been brainwashed. It's similar to someone arguing about the qualities of a band that make it "the greatest of all time". Absolute nonsense, with the important difference that it reeks of parochial nacionalistic propaganda.
Edit - And I have no chip. I love many countries and many languages. English is one of those.
Originally posted by PalynkaChildren, children,
[b]English is currently the richest, most diverse language on the planet. No other language is currently used to such a wide and varied extent.
Are you kidding me? It's widely used because of the Anglo-Saxon economic and military dominance. This is absolutely immaterial to how "rich" English is. And that economic prevalence is why I learned English. ...[text shortened]... nd I have no chip. I love many countries and many languages. English is one of those.[/b]
Let's just say: "English is one of the richest languages we can speak."
That way we're all happy and content.
Originally posted by shavixmirYou know, I liked this post so much I adapted it (for suitability of language) and turned it into a reading comprehension for some of my students today.
While I was talking to a friend the other day, I realised what one of the major problems facing civilization is.
Yes, Iraq's a bit of a bummer, yes the media bombarding us with fear-mongering articles about terrorists on camels is brain-rapingly painful and yes, witnessing the most powerful man in the world unable to pronounce "nuclear" is like having yo ...[text shortened]... off my shoulders.
Now I'm off to the pub to weep.
Thanks, Shav.
Originally posted by Palynkawell Stated Palynka
[b]English is currently the richest, most diverse language on the planet. No other language is currently used to such a wide and varied extent.
Are you kidding me? It's widely used because of the Anglo-Saxon economic and military dominance. This is absolutely immaterial to how "rich" English is. And that economic prevalence is why I learned English. ...[text shortened]... nd I have no chip. I love many countries and many languages. English is one of those.[/b]
Originally posted by Palynkawhat? what do you mean "because of the Anglo-Saxon dominance"? That is complete nonsense, the reason english spread so rapidly was because of the British Empire (this is common knowledge); though after ww2 it is the usa that has pushed it further... this has nothing to do with anglo-saxon dominance, this would have been a german dialect brought to the british isles, a form of english was developed from this, they did not bring english with them!
[b]English is currently the richest, most diverse language on the planet. No other language is currently used to such a wide and varied extent.
Are you kidding me? It's widely used because of the Anglo-Saxon economic and military dominance. This is absolutely immaterial to how "rich" English is. And that economic prevalence is why I learned English. ...[text shortened]... nd I have no chip. I love many countries and many languages. English is one of those.[/b]
I quote "Most use English on the rare occasion"... do you live in a cave? English is the first language used in business and entertainment, it is considered the official language of the world.
Once again I quote, "English is still pretty much contained to those that live in Enligsh speaking countries plus a small minority".... what? Is not canada and the usa slightly bigger than a small minority?
You imply, "English is a beautiful language"...
English is not a beautiful language, Latin is beautiful.
Originally posted by eatmybishopLatin, like Zed, is dead baby, dead.
what? what do you mean "because of the Anglo-Saxon dominance"? That is complete nonsense, the reason english spread so rapidly was because of the British Empire (this is common knowledge); though after ww2 it is the usa that has pushed it further... this has nothing to do with anglo-saxon dominance, this would have been a german dialect brought to the br ...[text shortened]... is a beautiful language"...
English is not a beautiful language, Latin is beautiful.
Tum podum extulit horridilum.
Originally posted by AimiThe Ice man No Cometh!! Sorry but, my man Rampage destroyed Chuck... again!!!
I know of someone who lists their mobile phone as a 'hobby'! I don't get it?
However, I do have to admit, that was a good fight against Wandy.
-Michael
(figure it out)
P.S. Words can be decieving. This is not meant as a rude post so, please dont read it as such.
Originally posted by shavixmirHey, Shav, take heart. Yours truly still carries around a tomato soup
While I was talking to a friend the other day, I realised what one of the major problems facing civilization is.
Yes, Iraq's a bit of a bummer, yes the media bombarding us with fear-mongering articles about terrorists on camels is brain-rapingly painful and yes, witnessing the most powerful man in the world unable to pronounce "nuclear" is like having yo ...[text shortened]... off my shoulders.
Now I'm off to the pub to weep.
can trailing a length of yarn... even when he takes the special bus to
fetch groceries. You hang in there, Sunshine. You're freakin special!
😀 (sewer) ----------------------- pond --------------------- (sewer) 😀