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- DictionaryLin·gua fran·ca/ˌliNGɡwə ˈfraNGkə/
noun
- 1. a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.
Apr 19, 2024 · Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca of the world and is the standard language in a wide variety of fields, including computer coding, international business, and higher education.
- West Germanic Language
West Germanic languages, group of Germanic languages that...
- Lingua Franca
lingua franca, language used as a means of communication...
- Dutch
Dutch language, a West Germanic language that is the...
- Indo-European Language
Indo-European languages, family of languages spoken in most...
- English Language
English language - Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling: British...
- Middle English
English language - Middle Ages, Dialects, Grammar: One...
- West Germanic Language
1 day ago · English as a lingua franca is an important consideration for Business English teachers, as this perspective changes their students’ needs. Teaching English as a global language will better prepare students for their interactions with non-native English speakers, who have diverse accents, dialects, and cultural norms.
May 7, 2024 · A lingua franca is a common language used by speakers of different native languages for communication, often developing as a means of trade or cultural exchange. Teaching students about lingua franca has numerous benefits and can help them develop useful skills for their personal and professional lives.
2 days ago · French ( français, French: [fʁɑ̃sɛ], or langue française, French: [lɑ̃ɡ fʁɑ̃sɛːz]) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family. It descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire, as did all Romance languages. French evolved from Gallo-Romance, the Latin spoken in Gaul, and more specifically in Northern Gaul.
- Signed French, (français signé)
May 2, 2024 · Swahili is widely used as a lingua franca in: (1) Tanzania, where it is the language of administration and primary education; (2) Kenya, where it is, after English, the main language for these purposes; (3) Congo (Kinshasa), where a form of Swahili is one of the four languages of administration, the main language for this purpose being French ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 24, 2024 · In today’s interconnected world, English has emerged as the lingua franca, making effective communication in this language a necessity. Given its dominance in education, business, and technology, English is now indispensable for active participation in diverse aspects of life.
3 days ago · Quechua, South American Indians living in the Andean highlands from Ecuador to Bolivia. They speak many regional varieties of Quechua, which was the language of the Inca empire (though it predates the Inca) and which later became the lingua franca of the Spanish and Indians throughout the Andes.
