On English...

Yesterday I happened to be a part of an interesting conversation,which was on, "whether,English language has been,a boon or a bane to the global society?.."
So,here I wish to pen down my views on English language and its influence on the global happenings. (Well these are my own views based on my knowledge and observations,and maybe wrong,in which case I beg the pardon of the audience for my own lack of strong base and on the fact of me being a mere amateur enthusiast,not a professional):)...
The question which came under consideration was whether or not English has influenced the native tongues of various societies and if so to what ends...
Well I personally feel that languages are also like living beings,they evolve continuously,and likewise they are bound to influence each other...
In these days of cultural globalization,nothing is left untouched,everything is connected...
Due to the colonial influence of British Empire,I suppose the influence of the English language has been very extensive...
Hence,many native tongues have liberal additions of English terms in their diction. I would add that English is structurally one of the most simplest (sometimes to a flaw) and syntactically uncomplicated language,so it has been naturally favoured by many around the world,and hence,has gained the universality that it enjoys today.
When we compare English to other classical languages we see that the levels of complexity have been considerably reduced,though it is sometimes a cause for confusion,but nevertheless,it has survived the test of time.
For example - the mode of addressing in English is generally common in second person which is "you", but in other languages like German (du and Sie),Hindi (tum and aap) or Telugu (nuvvu and meeru) etc., there are two or three classifications based on the degree of formality and respect. This is but one example of the simplification of English in contrast to other languages.
Linguistically and lexically perceiving,English is very flexible in its structure as well as diction,unlike most of the classical languages...
My opinion on English language's role in the contemporary world would be that it has been a wise and an appreciable choice,as a medium of universal education as well as marshalling of affairs,owing to its innate simplicity... As one of my friends rightly suggested,"It is a language of ideas,of convenience,for the masses."
It may not possess beauty like in the sophistication of its contemporaries,viz. German or French,neither may it possess linguistic depths of Sanskrit or other oriental languages,but I am pleased to say,its sole beauty lay in its simplicity and it surely proves what Darwin said about the living organisms and hence becomes one itself.
It has survived the test of time,because it is all about the "survival of the fittest." And English has,undoubtedly proved itself to be the fittest.

© Karthik Adithya Singaraju