English is the most widely spoken global language due to several factors:
- It is the language of former colonial powers like Britain and the current economic and cultural superpower, the United States.
- It has a rich vocabulary and flexible grammar.
- It is used for international trade, commerce, diplomacy, education, and digital communication on the internet and worldwide web.
- Over 70% of publications like newspapers, journals, and books are in English, making it key to accessing global knowledge.