In The Wall Street Journal, American political commentator John J. Miller wrote "The most important reason some languages are disappearing is that their native speakers don't regard them as...precious. The view linguistic adaptation - especially for their kids - as a key to getting ahead. This is understandable when about half the world's population speaks one of only 10 languages and when speaking English in particular is a profitable skill."
Why might people consider learning English a 'profitable skill'? Write a short paragraph explaining how this view reflects the forces of globalization at work - and how this might affect people's identity. In your paragraph, use at least two of the following words;
acculturation
assimilation
accommodation
homogenization
Why might people consider learning English a 'profitable skill'? Write a short paragraph explaining how this view reflects the forces of globalization at work - and how this might affect people's identity. In your paragraph, use at least two of the following words;
acculturation
assimilation
accommodation
homogenization