In Europe, Going Global Means, Alas, English

En inglés, auf Englisch, en anglaise, en inglese, in English, please. The number of schools and academies that teach English has increased dramatically in Europe. Indeed, as companies increasingly seek transnational markets and employees, English has become the 'lingua franca' of board meetings and cross-border communications. Company workers, especially high-ranking ones, are polishing their English skills in order to become more competitive in European job markets. Some argue that the popularity and advantage of English stems from America’s dominant role in the international economy. Even in corporate offices, however, the voice of the people continues to be heard in the local language, a fact that can work against foreign employees relying solely on English. Still, using English as a common, ‘international language’ will not simply facilitate the flow of goods and people, but also of ideas. – YaleGlobal