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16/06/2018 GMT

Examining the Future of English

BBC World Service - Over to You, Examining the Future of English

Could listeners of World Service English soon be listening without speaking the language?

Is it possible to listen to World Service English without speaking the language? Plus, how the periodic table inspired one listener. And a tribute to broadcaster Paddy Feeny.

Is possible that someone might not speak a single word of English now, but will one day understand everything in that language. We look at a BBC programme that examines the future of the so called lingua franca of the world. Plus how the periodic table inspired one Business Daily listener. And we pay tribute to a World Service legend, British broadcaster Paddy Feeny, who has died. He entertained millions of listeners for 36 years on programmes including Write On, Saturday Special and Sportsworld.

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