Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will Mandarin Chinese replace English as the next world language?
Position‹3 of 3

Mandarin Chinese and English will coexist

This position holds that Mandarin and English will coexist as world languages rather than one displacing the other. It argues that no single language need dominate, and that the two will operate side by side internationally — making English-Mandarin bilingualism more valuable than ever.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Mandarin-English bilingualism is more needed than ever
    English is no longer the main global language. While English may not be going anywhere anytime soon, Mandarin (and China's influence) will spread even more, necessitating more Mandarin-English bilingualism internationally.