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| English gives us head start, directors told |
The Government has urged business leaders to make full use of the competitive advantage of the English language.
English was now "unquestionably" the first global language as well as the language of the internet and finance, said Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett.
By the end of the year 750 million people will have English as a second language, he told an Institute of Directors conference.
"We should take full advantage of the demand for English, which is increasing with the growth of the internet in particular, and recognise that while we are not the only player in this market, we have substantial potential and credibility," he said.
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