Introduction In today’s society, the role that communication plays in all facets of life cannot be overstated. Man’s ability to interact and plan for the present and future is purely based on the basic fundamentals of communication (Crystal, 2003). As such, communication in whatever capacity is the key determinant to the success or failure of any proposed venture or activity (Crystal, 2003). Man’s desire for knowledge and success has over the years expanded beyond the restrictions of localities and regional boundaries (Short, 2001). This has come to be known as globalization. English as a language has been instrumental in facilitating globalized interactions between diverse nations. The use of English as a universal language has been phenomenal. In this research, aspects of the English language as regarding to appropriateness and global acceptance shall be analyzed. The new varieties of “Englishes” that have been adopted in diverse settings shall also be addressed. The reasons behind the world-wide spread of English shall be discussed through the analysis of various socioeconomic, religious and technical aspects whose success is greatly attributed to English as the dialect of mass communication. Ghosh (2009) states that different settings (communities) vary in level of English proficiency, how they use the language and the differences in the language as compared to the original dialect. As such, the author asserts that these factors pose serious challenges to businesses, language and communication experts. Arguably, the new versions of English should not be classified as deviances since they are as legitimate as the original version of the dialect. To this effect, the underlying reasons as to why English has been preferred as the Universal language shall be examined and the mutual intelligibility of the different versions analyzed. Brief overview of English History The spread of the English language can trace its roots back to the 5 th century AD when three tribes from Germany namely: Angles, Saxon and Jutes, attacked Britain. During that period of time, Celtic was the major language spoken by the British. The war rendered most of the British community homeless and most of the survivors had to relocate to safer grounds. The new occupants of their lands have been rumored to be the first people to acknowledge the use of English as a common communication link between different cultures and tribes (Crystal, 2003). What the author means is that English was conceived during the 5 th century AD under the aforementioned circumstances. Ghosh (2009) reiterates that the English language developed through four major stages. The Old English took precedence and was in use between 450-1100 AD. The development of this language at this time has been credited to the Germans whose use of a common dialect influenced the British to take up the same trend. According to Short (2001), a new variation of English known as the Middle English came into being after the Normans attack and conquer of Britain between 1100 to 1500 AD. The Normans were of French descent and naturally spoke French as their first language. However, French was slowly overruled by the then existing English language in the 14 th century. However, the French language had a major impact on how English was spoken during that time. Short reiterat