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Brazil this fact remains the same. This powerful language has become a relevant part of the Brazi... more Brazil this fact remains the same. This powerful language has become a relevant part of the Brazilian schools' curriculum and a basic request for almost any kind of job, and these are just few examples. With this in mind, the purpose of this essay is examine how the concept of English as a Lingua Franca influences the role of the English in Brazil and analyse the impact in education and how it affects the Brazilian choice of English as the number one foreign language.
Brazil this fact remains the same. This powerful language has become a relevant part of the Brazi... more Brazil this fact remains the same. This powerful language has become a relevant part of the Brazilian schools' curriculum and a basic request for almost any kind of job, and these are just few examples. With this in mind, the purpose of this essay is examine how the concept of English as a Lingua Franca influences the role of the English in Brazil and analyse the impact in education and how it affects the Brazilian choice of English as the number one foreign language.