Will English Still Be the Global Language in 2040?
The world has seen many global languages come and go in the past, including Latin, Aramaic, Sanskrit, and Greek. Some of these languages are still used in parts of the world today, but none have enjoyed lasting global success comparable to modern English.
English has been the world’s global language of choice since the 16th century. Still, according to many experts, this will change in the coming decades as the rest of the world continues to learn English and countries like China and India grow their economies and influence worldwide. English will still be necessary for 2040, but it might not be the primary language spoken by most people on Earth…