To talk about how the English language is related to social status and economic power in ESL countries, I will instantly think of Hong Kong, as the English language has marked significant influence in Hong Kong educational system and it represents a status of power.
Basically, Hong Kong has a colonial history, it was occupied by the British army and then subsequently ceded to England as a colony in the mid-19th century. So in ESL countries, the British cultural influences keep on featuring deeply in Hong Kong cultural nowadays such as the English language.
In Hong Kong educational system, the English language is related to social status. Schools in Hong Kong are divided into two types, which are Chinese-medium-instruction (CMI) school and …show more content…
In Singapore, English is their working language, their official languages are Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. This situation is smilier to Hong Kong as they are both ESL countries, so the English language for them will call “global language” as it is for them to access to the outside world of information and knowledge especially in business even politics or international relations. If those people want to enter the business, finance, or international relations, they have to achieve the business English study such as techniques on business presentations, negotiations, correspondence, writing and other skills needed for business communications, those communication skills in the workplace are indirectly increasing the ESL countries’ economic power. (“Business English And Its Importance To Business And Professional …show more content…
But to help those people in ESL countries to survive and thrive in this competitive global market, at least for now, English is always the common ground for them, companies must overcome the English language barriers. However, there still have a few companies have systematically implemented an English-language policy with sustained results, there’s still a lot to learn but success stories do exist. One day people will find out the significant advantages of English language. (Neeley)
In my conclusion, it is true that the English language is always related to social status and economic power in ESL countries especially in Hong Kong and
Basically, Hong Kong has a colonial history, it was occupied by the British army and then subsequently ceded to England as a colony in the mid-19th century. So in ESL countries, the British cultural influences keep on featuring deeply in Hong Kong cultural nowadays such as the English language.
In Hong Kong educational system, the English language is related to social status. Schools in Hong Kong are divided into two types, which are Chinese-medium-instruction (CMI) school and …show more content…
In Singapore, English is their working language, their official languages are Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. This situation is smilier to Hong Kong as they are both ESL countries, so the English language for them will call “global language” as it is for them to access to the outside world of information and knowledge especially in business even politics or international relations. If those people want to enter the business, finance, or international relations, they have to achieve the business English study such as techniques on business presentations, negotiations, correspondence, writing and other skills needed for business communications, those communication skills in the workplace are indirectly increasing the ESL countries’ economic power. (“Business English And Its Importance To Business And Professional …show more content…
But to help those people in ESL countries to survive and thrive in this competitive global market, at least for now, English is always the common ground for them, companies must overcome the English language barriers. However, there still have a few companies have systematically implemented an English-language policy with sustained results, there’s still a lot to learn but success stories do exist. One day people will find out the significant advantages of English language. (Neeley)
In my conclusion, it is true that the English language is always related to social status and economic power in ESL countries especially in Hong Kong and