It's not due to English own linguistic merits in itself - and it borrowed/borrows from other languages as well.
English has taken over because, in our local history so far, because it's been the official language of the last two main world military (hence cultural & business) powers: UK for 19th century, US for 20th century - boosted by WW I & II & furthering globalization.
It's been also shaped by this globalization worldwide.
In 1, or 2 centuries, it very well may be that another language will have taken over.
English has taken over because, in our local history so far, because it's been the official language of the last two main world military (hence cultural & business) powers: UK for 19th century, US for 20th century - boosted by WW I & II & furthering globalization.
It's been also shaped by this globalization worldwide.
In 1, or 2 centuries, it very well may be that another language will have taken over.
https://blog.esl-languages.com/blog/learn-languages/english-...