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Essay Number 16
30-10-2010 India AC
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is
rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Today, we do not belong to a big planet called Earth. We are part of a global village and
there is more interaction among people of different parts of the globe than ever before.
Therefore, some languages are being spoken more and the use of a few languages is
declining. This is both – a negative as well as a positive development.
On the positive side, the increasing use of some languages is easing communication among
people. For example, English is now spoken in more than 86 countries of the world and
French in around 33 countries. In fact English has become the lingua franca in many parts of
the world. Because of this people do not face difficulty when they travel from one country
to the other. What is more, if people speak the same language then they also find it easy to
do business with each other. Global trade is based on good communication. We all know
that lack of communication gives rise to many misunderstandings. Businesses cannot
flourish if for every small communication an interpreter is required.
Nowadays, we belong to a 24/7 society. Many multinational companies have opened in
different parts of the world. The rich nations who own these MNCs provide jobs to millions
of people worldwide. Naturally, a person who knows their language is better placed in these
companies. The pay package is also better and chances to work abroad also go up. In a way
the widespread use of a few languages also helps to decrease the gap between the rich and
the poor.
On the downside, the decline in use of some languages is also something to be concerned
about. It is a well known fact that language and culture are inter-related. If languages die
out then culture also dies out. We all enjoy life on this planet because of its diversity. If
diversity decreases, then boredom sets in and the earth becomes a dull and boring place to
live in.
To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that, the increase in use of a few languages and the
decline of others is both a positive as well as a negative development. This situation is an
inevitable sequel of globalization. If the governments take steps to protect the endangered
languages, then the negative effects can be minimized.
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