Advantages and disadvantages of English language as lingua franca?

The rise in use of English as a global communication tool has taken place over the last two decades. It is widely acknowledged by the world as a common language for use in international political conference when the world leaders meet up for international relations. English has reached such a high status world-wide that can be easily traced by several reasons. It is a mother tongue of millions of people all over the world, the world strongest countries like United States, United Kingdom, and countries in Europeans are speaking English as their native language. Furthermore, in the early century many colonies became independent and kept English as their official language. With the strong geographical reason across the world and socio-cultural it is no doubt that English has been adopted by people as a global language. 

Even though there are many positive aspects of having English as a global language There are, however, negative aspects as well. For instance, native people who might take this as an advantage due to their possibility to think and work quickly in their mother-tongue language and use it to manipulate word or speak to other people who are not a native English speaker. In addition, non-native English speakers are hard to give a clear speech sometime due to their own native language which has different accents in comparison to English accents. In order to overcome this, some politician might need a translator during interaction. Still, reliable translation might diminish some important original expression of their own language when replacing the translation word to other parties.  

Nonetheless, more than 85% of the scientific, technological and academic production in the world today is performed in English. Any field related to international commerce organisation, economy powerhouse and politics bodies are highly involved in using English today. Therefore, it is helpful to have knowledge of and fluency in English.

In conclusion, having a common language is crucial for trade and security, businesses, and politics. It brings people from different background, ages, social status and nationalities to the same common ground. English is growing, and there are many career opportunities out there for people who master and become able to speak a common language in international platform. With all this in mind, it is the best and strongest language for everyone to pick up for a good bright future.