As the spread of English as a second language in the whole world, English will still be the most popular language in the next 200 years, although, it will have changed in many ways for a long time. For example, pronunciation will has become easier than before because some people who studied English could not pronounce correctly. Such as 'R' is quite difficult to pronounce for Asians.
Despite of increasing numbers of English speakers, the dominant status of English is probably to change. The main reason is that the development of economics will heavily influence language changes, like Chinese will have become the third language by 2200. At present, the number of people who learn Chinese has risen rapidly compare to 200 years ago. In addition, the theme Legend of silk road will make significantly break through to exhibit the power of China, which will be the another critical factor. Therefore, Chinese will become more important in hundreds of years.
I strongly agree with your opinion that pronunciation changing for people whose mother tongue is not English. In addition, I think Chinese would be more important to learn in next 200 years as well, but my opinion was a little bit different from your's. However your opinion was so strong so my opinion was changed after reading your's.
ReplyDeleteI am interested in your idea! People in the future will use both of English and Chinese regardless of their home countries.
ReplyDeleteI'm Asian, and English pronunciation is very difficult for me, so I agree that English will have become easy for everyone to learn.
ReplyDeleteI also think it difficult for Asians to pronounce:( I hope that English become easier in the future.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the pronunciation will be easier. I think Chinese will be more important in 200 years.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the point that the most popular language depends on economy.
ReplyDeleteYour idea is interesting. I hope pronunciation will has became easier.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you.I think Chinese will be more important.
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