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Tasha Wibawa, 360info

Special Report: Language barriers

Technology and international travel have removed geographical barriers that once stood in the way of global communication. Our lives are now more connected than ever.

Around the world, English has become the dominant language in business, science, diplomacy and the internet. It’s the official language of more than 55 countries, spoken by more than a billion people.

But the widespread use of English has naturally created an unfair advantage for native speakers, most of whom are in developed economies.

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