Language is one of man’s most precious possessions. Without it, he would be unable to exchange ideas with his fellow men. In the Middle Ages, Latin was the universal language. Most university classes conducted in Latin, and all important documents were written in that language. Gradually, however, Latin fell into disuse, and by the 18th century, French became the language of diplomacy. Today, however, English is commonly used to transact international affairs. For this reason, English referred to as a universal language. There are various reasons why English has come to occupy the important position it does today. The few dialects in English give advantage of being a standard language. In addition, English has ambiguities that are found in many other modern tongues. This makes it ideal for the international transaction of business and international affairs
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