English around the virtual world
Andres Figuera
English around the world
English serves as an official language in around 60 countries, being the primary language of United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. along with all this, English is the most spoken language globally with approximately 1.5 billion total speakers, including both native and non-native speakers. This makes the language very important for the global communication and is one of the most recommended languages to learn in countries that don't speak it as native.
English and tecnology
English is a very important part of the digital infraestructure. Major programming languages like python, java, c++ rely heavily on english keywords, making it almost a primary requisite when developing technologies and applications. along with this, platforms like github where the communities of developers can share their work, are also in English, making the language totally necessary in these communities, and also becoming an objetive to learn for people that want to work in the world of tecnology.
Shared Knowledge
English holds a disproportionate share of documented knowledge, particularly in higher education, technology, and international diplomacy. Approximately 80% to 90% of peer-reviewed scientific articles are published in English. The language is well-suited for global information dissemination due to its massive vocabulary (roughly half a million words) and its adaptability to new terminology.
The tecnology and the commerce
Technology serves as the foundation of modern commerce, transforming how businesses operate, reach customers, and scale. It eliminates geographic barriers, automates routine operations, and uses data analytics to turn traditional sales into a highly precise science. It has shifted commerce from physical storefronts to digital marketplaces, allowing businesses to operate 24/7 and sell globally without establishing a physical presence in every market. Routine, time-consuming tasks, such as inventory tracking, invoicing, and order processing, are now automated through software
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