Everywhere but the U.S., English is unchallenged

English is being learned all over the world and has become the universal language. And yet, some people still say that all the immigrants here will make this country lose English. It is not going to happen. - - Donna Poisl

DELAWARE VOICE • BY E.E. JAFFE

Once again, the question about English as the only official language in the U.S. was discussed. Some people in Delaware are interested in Spanish as another official language, protesting the "English Only" bill passed some time ago by the state House of Representatives. Demands by disparate groups for the institution of languages other than English are beyond comprehension when one considers the impact of English in the U.S. and worldwide.

English, the language of Shakespeare and Yogi Berra, has become the universal language of the world. No matter what corner of the world one visits, and I have visited quite a few, the language one can use most effectively on the street or government offices is English. In the boardrooms and on the Internet, English has no equal. English has truly become an international language.

Great Britain was the predominant colonial power in the 19th century, and the U.S. is now the major superpower on the face of the Earth. America is still the major driving force in international commerce and has an enormous cultural influence through American movies, music and books.
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