This work provides a detailed account of the rise of English as a global language, discussing its historical context, current status, and future potential as the international language of communication. It explores the reasons behind English's success and popularity, without taking sides, and presents facts and figures to support the narrative. The book includes additional sections on the linguistic features of New Englishes, the future of English as a world language, and the concept of an English 'family' of languages. Suitable for teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, and anyone interested in the English language.