Facets And Challenges Of Effective Communication

Abstract

Modern English sometimes described as the first global lingua franca, is the dominant
language or in some instances even the required international language of
communications, science, information technology, business, seafaring, aviation,
entertainment, radio and diplomacy. Its spread beyond the British Isles began with the
growth of the British Empire and by the late 19th century its reach was truly global.
English is the language most often studied as a foreign language in the European Union,
by 89% of school children, ahead of French at 32%, while the perception of the usefulness
of Foreign languages amongst Europeans is 68% in favour of English ahead of 25% for
French. One impact of the growth of English is the reduction of native linguistic diversity
in many parts of the world. Communication is a process including the sharing of
information and mutual understanding among persons at same or different levels. At
every stage of the communication process, however, there are barriers, which hinder or
dilute the flow of communication. Miscommunication can originate at three levels: at the
level of the transmitter, of the medium or of the receiver. In technical parlance, anything
that obstructs free flow of communication is called ‘noise’ or ‘barrier’ to communication.