English as a Window on the World

" English is a major window on the world of our time."
                                            -Pandit Nehru
Pandit Nehru's statement at that era, is relevant in today also. This statement is very true. Initially, English was the language of England but now it is an international language widely spoken in many countries. It is the common language that enhances communication to people across the world.
The chief agent of globalisation during the past two centuries was English language. Macaulay's Minute brought about the waves of industrial revolution, Renaissance, Reformation and Enlightenment of the West to the Indian soil. English prevails the global education system. In most countries children are taught the English language especially for the University level studies.
Great Indian Scholars spread the values of Indian culture and tradition in the West through their powerful English. The following remarks of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan will substantiate the importance of English as a window on the world.
" English is a language which is rich in literature humanistic, scientific and technical, if under sentimental urges, we should give up English, we would cut ourselves off from the living stream of ever-growing knowledge."
Another aspect that indicates English as a window to the world is mobile phone usage. With the advancement in technology, many apps in mobile phones, emails and internets are elaborated in the English language. The English language bulks of public information and entertainment world. Most internet websites are written in English.
 The English language is a window to the world since it is widely spoken and written language at the global level. Besides the business system, education system and the entertainment industry at the highest percentage use the language. English is the bridge through which anyone could travel. It is the "WINDOW TO THE WORLD. "



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