Pandemic and Virtual Learning: The Fourth Era in the Growth of English as a Global Language
Author(s) -
Ms. Nandhini R,
Dr.T.V.S. Padmaja
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
smart moves journal ijellh
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2582-4406
pISSN - 2582-3574
DOI - 10.24113/ijellh.v9i6.11096
Subject(s) - english language , linguistics , pandemic , language assessment , covid-19 , comprehension approach , history , political science , language education , medicine , disease , pathology , philosophy , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The status of English language among all other languages is always a topic of interest for many centuries. It appears that no other language ever created a colossal impact on other cultures, languages and world history. Statements like “English is today a truly global language” (Rubdy 2006: 5) affirms that English Language indeed has obtained a global status. This paper will investigate the question of what defines a language as a global language and what factors are the factors that determine the status and the present state of English during the Covid 19 crisis.
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