Author(s): Ravindra Nath Tiwari

Abstract: English is a Lingua franca and so very important in education, professions, researches and of course personal life, especially in elite society. Since, it has been globally acknowledged, it is on high demand in myriad fields, mainly academics, business and researches. It is mostly used in high gentry and so considered a status symbol in the society. Its academic role is pivotal in literary pursuits in the present scenario. In broader perspective, it helped in getting independence that finally freed our country from the clutches of British Imperialism or British yoke. The national leaders got inspired from the writings of great philosophers like Ruskin bond and the other contemporary writers. It is also true to say that the founder of Indian National Congress, Allan Octavian Hume, was an English man. In brief, English was a great support in the struggle for freedom. It is used in a formal and informal manner both. It is quite objective, explicit and important but sometimes, complex too in nature and use as well. Since, most of the high standard books are available in English, they become the main source of academics, business and researches. The researchers usually refer books in English language because the contents are quite rich and suitable. It has also been read and approved by most of the foreign authors who know English only. It has been noticed that English being a world language, is also used for the other purposes too such as journalism, inventions, discoveries and even in serving news round the clock.The other details will automatically get unfolded ahead. So, the above points clearly indicate the role of English in researches and other perspectives of life. Furthermore, it is a link language that brings us closer to the entire world because in all the countries, usually people understand English and use it too. So, it is going global in almost all the walks of life.

Keywords: elite class, globally acknowledged, Lingua franca, myriad domains, unifying force.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.55.46