TOEFL practice. Prompt: Agree or not? A universal language should replace all languages. The idea of one universal language replacing all others, isn't new. In the past, more than a few attempts have been made, namely Esperanto and Indo-European (the latter not replacing all languages). The fact that many people have never even heard of these languages, proves that they are not successful. Consequently, I don't believe that a universal language could ever succeed as a replacement for all others. Firstly, creating such a global concept would be nearly impossible as people from various parts of the world have a differing way of pronouncing. Therefore, we must invent words that are easy to pronounce for every single person on this planet and exactly because of those differences in pronounciation, this is impossible. In addition, even if it were possible to create, how are we going to make sure everyone knows about this new universal language? Many of us don't have access to the internet, a phone, television or any other kind of media. Chiefly, all the cultural beauty that hides in the seemingly endless amount of languages our world possesses, will go to waste. In my opinion, being unique is beautiful and while human beings are already too much alike in modern society, every cultural or personal characteristic should be kept intact. Another agrument we have to concider is that learning a new language is not something everyone will be open to, either because they don't want to or because they simply can't. To master something completely new requires time, motivation and resources; all three aren't available to the masses. Finally, the idea isn't bad and it would be convenient if we were to be able to put it into affect. However, many obstacles keep us from this achievement. Also, it would be a pitty to lose the little bit of diversity this planet has left and alongside it, we will lose history. For all these reasons, I believe that a universal language should not be forced upon us, not now nor in the future.