Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel disadvantaged if they do not have competence in this language?

为什么英语现在被视为如此有声望的语言，以至于在全球范围内，如果个人和团体没有掌握这门语言，就会感到自身处于不利地位？

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I'm practicing English now.

我现在正在练英语。

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I'm learning English now.

我现在正在学英语。

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Now listen as Mister Scheer reads the same sentences again, but this time in Modern English.

VOA: special.2011.01.05

Now if you can just persuade the English and Portsmouth soccer players of this lesson, I'd be very happy.

现在如果你能让英格兰或者朴茨茅斯球员,学会这个规律的话,我会非常高兴的

耶鲁公开课 - 博弈论课程节选

My major? Basically I study American literature... in English, studying literature from 1865 until now.

我的专业？我主要学习从1865年到现在的美国文学，以英语授课。

和英文专业的朋友 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

Writing in his blog, Mr Royston applauded a recent podcast conversation in English now gaining a measure of internet fame.

BBC: Middle East

She had finished high school in Vietnam and could speak some English by now.

NEWYORKER: The House Behind a Weeping Cherry

Soccer "is not going to change, " said Amaechi, who is English and now lives in Manchester.

NPR: 'I'm Gay': NBA Player Jason Collins Breaks Barrier