the-unsuitability-of-english

the-unsuitability-of-english

2/23/2016

link

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2015/11/23/the-unsuitability-of-english/

summary

In this thought-provoking blog post, the author discusses the unsuitability of the English language for clear and precise communication. The author argues that English is a clumsy and inconsistent language, with its irregular spelling, multiple meanings for words, and lack of grammatical rules. This, according to the author, leads to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. The author further explores how the flexibility and adaptability of English can also be its downfall, as it allows for vague and ambiguous expressions. Through various examples, the author challenges the notion that English is a superior language and suggests that efforts should be made to improve its clarity and precision.

tags

english language ꞏ language learning ꞏ linguistic challenges ꞏ language difficulties ꞏ language proficiency ꞏ second language acquisition ꞏ linguistic diversity ꞏ multilingualism ꞏ english as a global language ꞏ language barriers ꞏ cultural communication ꞏ language skills ꞏ language education ꞏ english as a second language ꞏ language teaching ꞏ language acquisition ꞏ language use ꞏ language learning strategies ꞏ language policies ꞏ language dominance ꞏ language identity ꞏ language variation ꞏ language standards ꞏ language change ꞏ language influence ꞏ language competence ꞏ language contact ꞏ english as a lingua franca ꞏ language globalization ꞏ language and power ꞏ language politics ꞏ english as a tool for communication ꞏ english as an international language