Introduction
A Global language is the language spoken by people in multiple countries, spoken by a lot of people as a second language, and spread not only the number of people, but also geographically.
Why should we have to learn English?
English is the language of the modern era, English became the first language in the world, and because the major countries of the world has a lot of science and technology, And English is the main way to receive those sciences and communicate with others for greater access, English is a means of communication with others and learn about their culture they constitute key foreign culture, English constitute a significant addition to individual mental stocks.
And notifying you of English is also useful in the dissemination of culture, of language and religion, and To refute the erroneous ideas and misconceptions about Arabs and Arab-Islamic culture. take advantage of the English language in the dissemination of the Islamic religion and Islamic Arab culture. (Translated from an article)
And in terms of the work, English plays an important role in linking countries in general and between the special companies, Language helps in acquiring expertise to lead you in the future for the advancement of your business, and enhance labor relations economically and exchange of experiences.
In the Gulf Cooperation Council , it is not considered English is the mother tongue, But there are a lot of residents in these countries speak English, So its citizens must be learned in order to facilitate communication between all languages and races through this language.
English and GCC:
English has become a widespread, especially the Arabian Gulf Because of the evolution of life in general and tourism in particular, Such as the UAE and Qatar And has a strong penetration in Saudi Arabia because of Pilgrims and differences in their own languages, it is easy to deal with them in English.
The importance of the English language with the citizens of the GCC:
GCC citizens believe that English is extremely important to the daily dealings, and the following some comments from UAE Citizens about the English language:
1 – English is very important for me as a teacher and as a mother, Every where you can see English signs and when you travel, you also need English to contact people.
2 – there are so many workers now in the UAE, they speak English so how do I communicate with them if I don't know English?
3 – English is a crucial language because I need it for my work and communicating with others. Without English you may feel useless because almost everywhere you need to talk English. For example, in hospitals or in shopping malls, you need to know the language to communicate. (Hopkyns, 2011)
Influence of global English in the pedagogy:
Many believe that the teaching of science and technology should be the language of the English, because it is a universal language and the needs of the individual who wants to continue his studies.
If the language of instruction is the mother tongue of the learner, it absorbs what is offered to him easily, and if the language of instruction is a language other than the mother tongue, it finds it difficult and the inability to communicate with the Learning Resources. (Eisa,2004)
Teaching in English :
Given the dominance of English in all areas, is increasing the number wishing to learn it day after day. No country in the world do not teach English in schools and universities and used by others in certain transactions, its Knowledge has become requirements of success in academic and practical of life. The future of the Student who is proficient in English, is better than who is not proficient it, and job opportunities for him wider. (Eisa,2004)
It is noted that teaching in most of universities in UAE in English language, and Do not use only English in Higher Education but nowadays We see the proliferation of private schools that rely English is the language of instruction.
Supporters of teaching in English in universities claims That considerations arising from the following reasons:
– The Arabic words are not able to contain the emerging technological terminology.
– The transfer of the term to Arab does not meet within the meaning.
The student must master the English language for the following reasons:
a. There is a strong positive relationship between the student's mastery of the English language According to standards provide the level of language on the one hand And the efficiency of the student in accordance with the standards of the content of educational curricula on the other hand.
b. The efficiency of absorption of the curriculum comes after mastery of the language, Therefore, attention must be paid first level of English for the student who is studying English.
c. English is the true gateway to obtain information which is the basis of the progress and development, both on a personal level or a general.
d. It has become an important language in this era, which now relies on modern techniques that require knowledge of English to deal with it.
As a result of these efforts in the teaching of English it has appeared
"United Arab Emirates" first among Arab countries in terms of English language proficiency:
"United Arab Emirates" ranked first in the Arab world, ranked 36 globally, in a report, "First of Education Organization" (Education First Annual), about the English language proficiency in countries are speaking their mother tongue.
According to the report, the petroleum countries failed to invest oil money in education and modern technology, but the "Emirates" represented an exception in the Gulf.
The report was based on a sample study of nearly five million students in the period between 2007 and 2012 and the results of the tests in English language institutes accredited by the British institutions. (http://www.mohesr.gov.ae/)
The application of English in our lives:
English is the first foreign language used by the world, Most of the transactions are becoming by English such as mobile devices and electronic devices.
Being able to harness computer technology means, knowledge of English. Most jobs in organizations and institutions in the UAE also have become require English proficiency and computer to the point that they have become associated with each other.
English is the main language in the political, cultural, economic and scientific international gatherings, Is the official language for 85% of the international organizations, It is also the language of many international conferences and the language of the first trading in the technological, commercial and banking and tourism field.
The language of the majority of scientific research and references, terminology and the economy, finance and business, and the majority of well-known newspapers, TV programs and movies.
It is the official language of the airlines, multinational corporations and foreign labor universal, voluntary organizations and the language of about 90% of the information on Internet. (Translated from an article)
But anyway global English has a side effects on GCC.
Effects on identity :
English affects the identity of the Gulf citizen, It affects on the way of thinking and talking, English has makes people open-minded and outgoing, I think now GCC people think like foreign people. nowadays almost all of children's first language is English, which makes it hard for them to learn Arabic or even speak it, and The local language reduced and lots of words transform or are replaced with new ones. and The people have a stereotype that knowing English makes you English person so they start to act, wear, live, and talk like English people (who are in the movies) no matter who they are. even you can also see style of living changed a lot. people are more open about things. (Hopkyns,2011)
effects on the Culture:
One of the concerns raised by skeptics on teaching in English, Claim that has a negative impact on the culture of the nation's ideology, In fact no one can claim that it is possible the teaching by foreign language without it is accompanied by something of the culture of native speakers. Because of the link between language and culture. Culture constitutes group of beliefs, values and habits which necessitate a strong relationship between it and the language that is only a container for these values. And unloading the language from its culture makes it symbols have no meaning. One of the functions of the use of language to convince the other and It is difficult engage in dialogue with others, let alone convince them without the knowledge of their culture and their background.
The aim of foreign language teaching in the end is to enable the learner to benefit from the science and knowledge of speakers of that language and communicate with them, and without knowing culture of their speakers cannot absorb such literature or communicate with them efficiently.
However, it does not mean that foreign language teaching will be at the expense of the culture of the pupil, Culture associated with the language here is for information purposes and is not to be applied. When we know that there are those who worship the cow it doesn't mean we're going to do the same when learning their language.
Global English has a huge impact on GCC culture, it kind of developed Gulf country and improved it. (Hopkyns,2011)
The influence of English on mother tongue :
Some believe that the spread of English language in GCC will be at the expense of Arabic language. Is this statement true?
It is noted eagerness extreme youth to learn the English language and teaching for their children, and a look of reverence and fascination with the English language, and perception of inferiority of the Arabic language, the feeling towards it helplessness and resourceful, and the gap between Arabic and English in terms of terminology and research, sources and databases, dictionaries and methods of teaching Arabic and other languages in the schools, and the reasons educational, scientific, technological, social and professional that led to the superiority of the English language on the Arabic language, We fear that the day when the Arabic language become a stranger to her children comes, comes on the sons of the Arab demanding the abolition of teaching the Arabic language. (http://prr.hec.gov.pk/Chapters/569S-2.pdf)
But to avoid this problem in the future in our country, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, decided that the "Vision 2021" aimed at making the state a center of excellence in the Arabic language, stressing the Prince that the Arabic language is a key tool to strengthen national identity among future generations because they expressing our values, our culture and historical distinctiveness. His Highness said that "the Arabic language is characterized by its ability to keep pace with the present and the future and contribute to the preservation of the Arabic language is an Islamic value and the obligatory national and strengthen our identity and our historical roots. (http://www.vision2021.ae/)
English and jobs:
English opens closed doors in front of who know it, And it is create opportunities for him and help him to seize it, Learning foreign languages in general and English in particular, allows the Human opportunity to travel and study in any of the universities or scientific centers abroad, As for the labor market, English has become a key requirement of to get a job.
Owners of companies prefer who are fluent in English, Because the work of the companies is not limited to just one country, but goes to other country.
Companies in the UAE depends on the different nationalities who speak different languages and therefore all of them must speak the one same language , is English. (Translated from an article)
It is possible that you have a lot of experience in your field, but without the knowledge of English find it difficult to get job , because all the fields in UAE need English:
* If you are a doctor, you will see patients of different nationalities, How will you understand him if you do not have a common language between you and him?
* If you are an engineer, you'll find a Lot of workers speak different languages, but everyone speaks English, how to deal with them if you don't understand English?
* If you are a teacher and you would like to have the opportunity work in one of the best language schools, you must know English.
* If you're a salesman, will come a lot of different nationalities to buy from you, you must be good in English.
* If you're a businessman, you have to deal with lots of different nationalities, you must be good in English.