They feel that English should be rejected because they don't want to lose their language and culture. For example, in 1976, due to the need to develop a sense of national identity, Tanzanians decided to use their native language (Swahili) instead of English as the official language. Therefore, this resistance to English could lead to a reduction in the dominance of global English. Recently, technological and electronic developments have made it possible for many languages other than English to be equally accessible. Computer operating systems and software companies have produced many different local languages. In Japan, for example, many computers are exclusively in Japanese. Furthermore, translation machines allow you to translate from one language to another without the need for English, which can decrease the incentive to learn English. Finally, there are many different varieties of English, or as it is called Englishes, such as Singapore English, Indian English and Nigerian English. Each variety of English expresses the identity and culture of its speaker. It has been predicted that in the distant future these forms of English will fragment into mutually unintelligible varieties. Therefore, this fragmentation may slow down the spread of English globally
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