Parle vu Englisheru?
Very thoughtful argument on the impact of language on trade and integration of the economy into the world. I do believe language does have an influence somewhat (e.g. my belief that one of the reasons Korea is surpassing Japan stems from the fact that a lot of Koreans are open / willing to learn English; to the extent that a lot of Koreans spend their highschool years overseas in English Speaking countries) on the economic development of a country. I think claiming that learning other language is "useless" is extremely one-sided. The exchange languages, apart from English, generates economic activities itself; through cultural mediums be it tangible or not. Should the world unify and speak one language; wouldn't it be a dull world?
Be damned if it wouldn't!
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