Globalization has transformed the economic system around the world and has had a major impact on every country. Children in China now are obliged to learn English from primary school. English, without a doubt, is the global language of technology. All around the world, there is the growing infusion of English phrases and words into almost every language. The linguistic question also raises the issue of cultural survival. Can indigenous cultures survive the onslaught of the powers of globalization? Is there a future for certain languages and linguistic groups? These questions, specifically...