Lingua Francas
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Lingua Franca
A language of international communication
Pidgin language
A simplified form of a lingua franca
Languages that are lingua francas
English, Swahili, Hindi, Indonesian, Russian
English
Most important language of international communication, music/TV/movies, travel, the Internet, and pop culture
How to create a lingua franca
Speakers of two languages mix elements of the languages into a simple common one
Purpose of a lingua franca
To facilitate trade and participate in global economy and culture
