IELTS Essay Writing: Supporting Paragraph (9)

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IELTS Essay Writing Task 2

The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?

Introduction Paragraph

Word Count : 100

Tourism industry has flourished over the years due to swifter means of transport and this has lead to a sharp increase in cultural exchange. English language has become a medium of communication, not just between native English speakers but also between those whose mother tongue is not English. One cannot deny the importance of English language in establishing a common ground for communication, yet people are worried about English language eclipsing many other local languages which are on the verge of extinction. This essay will discuss the benefits as well as downsides of using a single language in the world.

Supporting Paragraph (1)

Word Count : 96

As for the merits of English language, it is easily evident that it has become a lingua franca of the globalized world. It plays a dominant role in international trade, diplomacy, tourism, mass entertainment, to name a few. This easy communication afforded by English as a common language has made the world a small village. People from one region can understand easily people from other regions. Since it is necessary to have a common medium of communication all throughout the world, English is the only language which can rightfully claim the title of an international language.

Supporting Paragraph (2)

Word Count : 80

About the demerits of English as a common global language, the main disadvantage is the negative, and sometimes detrimental, influence on local languages. As English provides better career opportunities, non-English speakers prefer to learn English rather than focusing on learning their own native language. Whether they achieve fluency in English language or not, the local language is grossly neglected. This causes the disappearance of many local languages and dialects as the younger generation seems indifferent to their own native tongue.