English as a second language is without a hesitation also called as universal language.

The only language which is being used worldwide, English has proven its worth in many things. From formal to casual conversation, from the medium in a brainstorming activity to a dialogue in a cinema and theater. All over the planet people know many English words, their pronunciation and meaning.

The causes for this universality are very well known and reasonable. English first began to be utilized during the 16th century with British Empire and was strongly reinforced in 20th by USA world domination in economic, political and military aspects and by the huge influence of American movies.

English, the Universal language, is one of the simplest and easiest natural languages in the world. The only other simple and easy languages are constructed ones.

Of course the concept of easiness is relative, and it depends on which language you know already. However the concept of simplicity is undeniable: English in an easy language to learn, understand and speak. A complex language such as Hungarian would be a very unlikely candidate for a universal language.

First of all, English Language uses Latin alphabet, the most universal, simple and short one (only the Greek alphabet is shorter and simpler). In addition, in English, the Latin Alphabet presents its most “clean” form as a true alphabet with only 26 basic letters and no diacritics;

English is one of the most analytical languages, with no significant synthetic, fusional or agglutinative characteristics. Though English as a language is use worldwide, there are still some parts of the world which cannot use it effectively and elegance. We are lucky to be belonged in a country which can speak and use English effectively and with elegance.

By: Ms. Renila L. Cornejo | Teacher III | Mariveles National High School – Poblacion