English once was seen as an oppressive force in Asia, but it is now part of the mainstream and considered a pathway to prosperity. English is becoming such a part of life in some countries, that people in places like China, Korea and India have started blending English phrases into their native tongues, forming new varieties such as Chinglish and Hinglish. Will this trend someday apply to native English speakers?
According to Andy Kirkpatrick from Griffith University in Australia,"you have to learn how different people from different backgrounds have adapted English according to their cultural norms."
Read more about this in the Deutsche Welle article linked below:
Globalization and Chinglish/Hinglish
Globalization and Chinglish/Hinglish
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