THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH AS A WORLD LANGUAGE AN ENGLISH FAMILY OF LANGUAGES, A UNIQUE EVENT

The spread of English as a global language is one of the most significant linguistic events in history. Today, English is the language of international communication, commerce, science, and technology. However, the future of English as a world language is uncertain, with the emergence of new global players such as China and India. This article explores the evolution of English as a global language, the challenges it faces in the future, and the possibility of an "English family of languages" as a solution to maintain English's position as a global language.