THE IMPACT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN OUR SOCIETY
Abstract
English is the most common language in the world, with around 20% of the total population able to communicate using it. It became a lingua franca, used by international communities to speak in a unified language. The impact of English in our society is huge. It has transformed our lives on many different levels. In this article, we will analyze how English influences modern society.
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