There were many lingua francas of which French was supposedly the first global lingua franca. That changed and it became English (from what I understand). We will probably see another language become the lingua franca, so my question is: should it be English? Are there better candidates out there? Why / why not?

    • jmcs@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      17 days ago

      Now try to learn Portuguese, or German, or Russian. English has wonky phonetics, but has a relatively simple grammar. As a bonus it’s not properly standardized, so whatever you come up with is going to be correct in at least one of the existing dialects.

      • FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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        17 days ago

        As someone who learnt both German and English as a second language, German was easier.

        Consistent spelling and pronounciation make a massive difference.

        • bugg@lemm.eeEnglish
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          16 days ago

          I’m learning German now and it’s insanely logical. I’m angry people dissuaded me as a kid from learning German. I truly love the language and Germans are also very kind.

          Side note: are there any German communities on Lemmy you know of? I’d like to join. I’m a fan of Staiy and Spacefrogs.