{"id":2113,"date":"2023-03-15T09:54:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2023-03-15T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T16:54:05","slug":"english-why-this-widely-spoken-language-is-a-global-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/english-why-this-widely-spoken-language-is-a-global-language\/","title":{"rendered":"How English became the world&#8217;s most spoken language?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_2a09259791eca57a24414425c0ed5d5d\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2.jpeg\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2.jpeg\" alt=\"How English became the world&#039;s most spoken language?\u00a0\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2-300x161.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2-1024x549.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2-768x412.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2-1536x824.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2-1080x579.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed-2.jpeg 1600w\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:1024\/549;\"> \n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"blogContentTable\" data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">History of English<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">6 reasons why English became the global language<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Why should your kid learn English with Novakid?<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            \/\/ Clear the container\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            \/\/ Count valid headings with h2\n            let validHeadingsCount = 0;\n\n            \/\/ For each heading, create an item in the table of contents\n            headings.forEach((heading, index) => {\n                const h2 = heading.querySelector('h2');\n                if (!h2) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n                const title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                const itemHtml = `<li><a href=\"#${heading.id}\">${title}<\/a><\/li>`;\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += itemHtml;\n            });\n\n            \/\/ Hide TOC if no valid headings found\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n            \n            \/\/ Dispatch custom event to notify that TOC is ready\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_c587ea5ded94bf94977eaecda2a27c92\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">English is an incredibly versatile and dynamic language, with an estimated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 billion speakers worldwide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. It is used as the primary language of communication in a vast range of contexts, from international business and politics to science, technology, and the arts. As many as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67 different countries <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">and 27 non-sovereign entities around the world use English as their official language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">But how did English come to dominate the world as the most widely spoken language? Understanding the origins and evolution of English can provide valuable insights into its continued growth and influence, as well as its unique cultural significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In this article, we will explore the fascinating<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/happy-english-language-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">history of the English language<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> tracing its development from its Germanic roots to its global status as the lingua franca of the 21st century. We will also look closer at the key factors that have contributed to the spread and adoption of English around the world. Are you ready to learn some interesting facts about the English language? Read on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_0577951731f3203e614fac48ddf28502\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_0577951731f3203e614fac48ddf28502\">\n                History of English            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The English language has a rich and complex history, spanning over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,500 years of evolution <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">and change. From its humble beginnings as a Germanic dialect spoken by a small group of people in medieval England, English has grown to become one of the world&#8217;s most widely spoken and influential languages. Today, over 1.5 billion people use English as their first or second language, making it a truly global phenomenon. So&#8230; did you know it all began on the British Isles?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The universal language is born\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Prior to Roman rule of the British Isles (43 to 410 AD), the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celtic language <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">was widely spoken in various dialects by the inhabitants. With the arrival of the Romans, Latin became a major influence on local tongues, and many English words today have their roots in Latin. Examples include &#8220;antique&#8221; (antiqua), &#8220;long&#8221; (longa), &#8220;big&#8221; (magna), and &#8220;picture&#8221; (pictura).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In the 5th century, Western European settlers from France, Denmark, The Netherlands, and Germany introduced a new lexicon that further shaped the evolving language of the region. Known as the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anglo-Saxons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, they had a significant cultural and linguistic impact, leading to the development of Old English or Anglo-Saxon. Over time, Old English diversified due to the intermingling of foreigners and locals, and also reflected the varied origins of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, such as Kentish, Mercian, Northumbrian, and West Saxon, with the latter eventually becoming the dominant dialect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle English and the arrival of Scandinavian Vikings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Between Old and Middle English, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Scandinavian Vikings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> ruled over the region, contributing to the diversity of the English language during their almost 300-year reign. This included the adoption of &#8220;Old Norse&#8221; vocabulary and grammar into the English vernacular. Interestingly, Old Norse and Old English were similar as they both belonged to the Germanic family of languages, making integration relatively easy and borrowings difficult to detect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In the late 11th century, the Norman conquest of England marked the beginning of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle English era, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">with a significant French influence on Old English. Anglo-French was spoken in private and commercial correspondence, courts, schools, universities, and by various classes for over 300 years, greatly influencing the English language long after the French rule ended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern English, which spread to the rest of the world<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">During the end of the French rule, a distinct change in pronunciation known as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Vowel Shift <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">occurred, which became a major catalyst for the standardization of English spelling in the 15th and 16th centuries. This era was followed by the Renaissance, which introduced many new words and phrases to the language. The invention of printing established a common language in print and made books and reading more accessible to the local population, leading to standardization of spelling and grammar. The dialect of London, where most publishing houses were located, became the standard, and the first English dictionary was published in 1604.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">By the late 18th century, the British Empire had spread English through its colonies and geopolitical dominance, with commerce, science and technology, diplomacy, art, and formal education all contributing to the global adoption of English. English facilitated worldwide international communication, and as England formed new colonies, each developed their own norms for speech and writing. Today, English is spoken in parts of North America, Africa, Australasia, and many other regions. Currently, English is the dominant language of business, and because it&#8217;s fairly easy to get started with it, the number of English-speaking citizens is constantly growing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_76876d2c91bf3c7bc36188b44d7b94c5\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1.jpeg\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1-1080x720.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed1-1.jpeg 1600w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_8bc8a37da6df34767a00d617abe8b7e2\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_8bc8a37da6df34767a00d617abe8b7e2\">\n                6 reasons why English became the global language             <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of British Empire\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The British Empire spanned the globe, which led to the saying that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the sun never set on it<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, since it was always daytime somewhere in the empire. With the onset of trade with Asia and Africa together with colonization and settlement around the world, the language gradually spread and was not only spoken on the British Isles by the Britons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Great Britain&#8217;s official language was predominantly used in administration and business, while locals continued to speak their native languages. Nonetheless, English became the language of education, particularly in literature, philosophy, and poetry, similar to how French was widely spoken during its peak. English remained an elitist language, spoken only by the educated, until it surpassed French as the most spoken language. However, the story of English&#8217;s dominance is not solely attributed to the Brits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-war USA becomes popular<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Following the upheavals of the two World Wars, the global landscape was in flux. The rise of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American businesses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> created new trade opportunities across the world, expanding the reach of the English language. American culture became increasingly influential, particularly through the export of popular music and film. The rise of jazz, rock n\u2019 roll, and other genres from both the US and the UK contributed to the spread of English beyond the world of commerce and into the realm of entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The growth of Hollywood as a major film industry, with its films being exported globally, also played a role. Additionally, in the 1960s, the counterculture movement arrived with social change and the hippie movement, further impacting the spread of English around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proliferation of English in the arts and entertainment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">English is often associated with a particular lifestyle or culture related to American-style success or entertainment, as well as a certain British quality. Advertisers use it in multinational markets to promote their products. Moreover, English is the predominant language in the film and music industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Most big-budget and classic films are produced in English, and bands aiming for popularity or fame tend to produce their work in English as well. Perhaps this is because English has a wider reach, or because it is perceived as an important component of good pop music. Additionally, American-originated sports such as BMX, skateboarding, and basketball have their entire vocabularies in English, and many top athletes in these fields speak English even if they come from abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English as the Language of Trade, Finance, and Technology<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">As the USA rose to become a dominant force in global trade and finance,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the invention of the internet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> further accelerated the spread of English. This led to the creation of a vast technical lexicon of English terms for computers and technology. The hardware and software of our smart devices, as well as the internet itself, rely heavily on English words and phrases that have become universal. This is due in part to the Latin-based keyboard used for writing in many languages, which has facilitated the spread of English-based terminology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">English has also become the primary language of scientific research and publishing, with universities and research institutions around the world choosing to publish their work in English. As a result, scientists and academics must be proficient in English to stay up-to-date with the latest research and discoveries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Today, as technology and science continue to play increasingly important roles in our lives, English is likely to remain the dominant language of trade, finance, and innovation for the foreseeable future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The snowball effect, including news &amp; social media<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Now that English is so widespread across the internet (mostly thanks to social media), on the radio and TV, in schools and in the business world, it is hard to escape from it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">It is well known that in order to get a good job in today\u2019s global market, speaking English is more often than not becoming a necessary requirement. That\u2019s why students and more adults than ever are taking extra English lessons online to become as fluent as they can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Many news outlets, both traditional and online, report in English, and social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram are predominantly in English. As a result, individuals who want to stay informed and engaged with global issues often need to have a good grasp of the language. Furthermore, social media has created a global community where people from different countries and cultures can connect and communicate with one another. English has become the lingua franca of this online community, allowing individuals to share ideas and perspectives with a wider audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s easy to learn\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The final reason why English is so popular across the world is that it&#8217;s relatively <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/new-year-new-habits-language-learning-routine-to-follow-in-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">easy to start learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> compared to other languages. English has a rather simple grammar system, and easy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/english-language-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">basic-level vocabulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">English grammar is generally considered to be simple and straightforward compared to many other languages. It has a relatively simple sentence structure, with a subject-verb-object word order, and relatively few inflections, or changes in the form of words to indicate tense, case, gender, or number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">English also has a large vocabulary, but much of it is derived from Latin, Greek, and Germanic languages. This means that many words are similar to words in other languages, making it easier to learn and remember them.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_ce9d63de9ac185b96f873ac1f26b49d8\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1.jpeg\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1-1080x719.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/unnamed2-1.jpeg 1600w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b9edfbd82cf328ca2057956509199c54\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b9edfbd82cf328ca2057956509199c54\">\n                Why should your kid learn English with Novakid?             <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Don&#8217;t hesitate and start your kid&#8217;s epic adventure with English today. At Novakid, English lessons are taught by experienced and certified <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English native-speaker teachers,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> who focus on a practical approach to developing speaking skills in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">During lessons with Novakid, children <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aged 4-12<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> do interactive activities, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/games-activities-for-different-learning-styles-fun-ideas-for-kids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">play games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, sing songs and benefit from (among others)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the gamification and TPR method<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">. This helps children learn English vocabulary and grammar, as well as develop speaking, writing, and comprehension skills without any stress. Lessons are fast-paced and kids are engaged all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Do you want to try Novakid&#8217;s approach to teaching English? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/registration?language=en&amp;region=GLOBAL\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Sign up for a free trial lesson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> and meet your dedicated teacher! Show your kid that learning English can be an exciting journey!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Did you find this article inspirational?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">We hope in this article we shared some of the most interesting facts about English and encouraged you and your kids to learn it. Let us know in the comments section below, what do you think about world globalization, which is also dominated by English. Join a quarter of the world&#8217;s population and improve your English language skills starting today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover why English become widely spoken language in the world. 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