... as the world's dominant language
By Joseph Peschel Globe Correspondent / December 23, 2010
Source : Boston.com
Using numerous examples from history and making observations of other widespread contemporary languages, British linguist Nicholas Ostler challenges the current popular view that English will remain the world’s lingua franca forever. Instead, he contends that the world, despite the preeminence of English, is headed toward a diverse, multilingual future. Read more...