THE ESSENCE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ITS ROLE IN MODERN SOCIETY
Keywords:
Keywords: lingua franca, global language, communication, digital economy, intercultural communication, integration.Abstract
Abstract
This article analyzes the role of the English language in the modern world,
emphasizing its essence not merely as a tool for communication, but as the main
driving force of global integration, science, technology, and business. It highlights the
historical development stages of the language and the reasons for its rise to the status
of a "lingua franca" (universal language of communication). Furthermore, the positive
impact of learning English on personal and professional development is demonstrated.
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