English - why is it so popular? CEFR level B1 and above

Is English a lingua franca?  What is a lingua franca?  Or is English becoming a pidgin language?  What words in English originally come from other languages?  Join Tom to find out the answers to these questions and to improve your English listening skillsAttributions Ticking clock and electronic chime KevanGCPigeon Vjahir VorkuetTornado siren 2 DelilahSupport the Show.https://form.jotform.com/241262916886062