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Chapter 1
The Conversation
Ever-curious Hay Festival founder Peter Florence has now begun another venture: The Conversation. These Monday-evening talks tackle the biggest concerns facing the world, such as peace, democracy and climate action, with an array of thinkers and writers. Join Stephen Fry for the first in the series on Monday 20 May.
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Chapter 2
The rise of English
There are some 1.5 billion people worldwide who can speak English. It has become the lingua franca of finance, diplomacy, science and the arts. However, its dominance has complex implications and comes at the cost of other languages. Author and law professor Rosemary Salomone joins to discuss her new book ‘The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language’.
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