As one of international languages, English is used and spoken widely by
many people all over the world. It plays
an important role due to its status as a globalization language. It obviously
appears that the use and existence of English in almost all sectors/parts are
not avoidable. Hence, it is very reasonable many people are interested in
learning with various purposes and reasons.
The spread of English that is so fast, of course it will bring the
influences toward non-English speaking countries and language users of English.
Here will be discussed some impact of English on globalization era. Firstly,
English is a mean of communication. It is true that people who are from a
distinctive variety of backgrounds, languages and cultures use English as
lingua franca to communicate and interact each other. For instance, use of
English within various international events or programs such as annual seminar,
international conference, business trade forum as well as world education
Olympic.
Secondly, English also gives a positive contribution in the development
of science and technology. In terms of science and education, every person
recognizes that many research findings and experiments result including an
articles, journals, bulletin, and literature are written and published in
English. Pertaining to technology development, almost all electronic devices
use English as a medium instruction in operating them. Thus, it is needed a
good English comprehension so that we easily use it.
Thirdly, apart from two impact of English on globalization era that
have been explained above, there is also an essential thing that we cannot
neglect or deny that English becomes unultimate requirement for some things.
For example, several companies, institutions, and government offices require
the job seekers show English proficiency ability when they are applying a job.
Another example is in the field of scholarship selection for every applicant
who want to obtain financial aids/support for their sustainable studies such as
ADS or Fulbright that is allocated and given annually. The other example is
when we wish to pursue our studies abroad; the university which wants us to
enclose the result of English proficiency like IELTS or TOEFL.
In conclude, in this globalization era that English is very important
for people and require the people to learn English in order to make the people
always ready to face the globalization challenges in the field of communication,
science and technology and requirement.
