English for Inter-Asian Communication

English for Inter-Asian Communication 

Not a few people are using English as a second language or a foreign language in Asian countries for inter-Asian communication. Taking into account the fact that the population of Asia is nearly half of that of the world, we cannot disregard the communication with and among Asian people. As has been known, English has been functioning as a common language or an official language in many countries and organizations in Asia. Therefore, English is virtually the most accepted language for inter-Asian communication.

As various people in various countries and regions use English, its forms vary from people to people as well as from place to place. To be specific, Englishes in many places get influenced by the local languages and, consequently, develop their own local and original features. So, in case you are not familiar with the features, you may feel it a little difficult to understand the local English until you get

accustomed to it. However, such local and original features are trivial once we get accustomed to them. As we have more opportunities to be exposed to Englishes of different countries, we can get accustomed to each local variety. As we know more about

them, we can know more about their English(es). In other words, we have to communicate much oftener to communicate better.