Here's why:
* Number of speakers: English has the largest number of native speakers worldwide, and is also widely spoken as a second language.
* Global influence: English is the dominant language in many fields, including science, technology, business, diplomacy, and entertainment.
* Internet dominance: The majority of websites and online content are in English.
* Education: English is widely taught as a foreign language in schools around the world.
While Mandarin Chinese has the largest number of native speakers, English surpasses it in terms of global reach and influence.