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Philip Yaffe's Articles in World Affairs

  • Is a Worldwide Common Language just over the Horizon?
    An official common language for the world - one that would be spoken by virtually everyone virtually ever where on the planet – would appear to be a utopian dream. However, the first significant step towards realizing the dream seems about to be taken. This article discusses when and where this is likely to happen and the probable path to an official worldwide language once the process has been set in motion.
  • Should English Be Declared the World’s Official Common Language?
    As the world continues to get smaller, there is increasing awareness of the need for a worldwide common language. This would be a language you could learn and be certain you could use virtually everywhere you go. For historical reasons, English already more or less fulfils this role, but it is still far from universal. Should English be more intensively promoted or should it be replaced by something better suited to the purpose?

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