Another reason is that in education, Sweden has preferred British English over American English.

Why then do Japanese academics and intellectuals prefer bookish English to a more conversational brand?

I prefer English, really, despite what my staff might use.

About 65 percent of all children said they preferred English to their parents' native language.

He prefers British English to American in this regard.

Therefore, some Tamilians prefer English, which they can speak without revealing their backgrounds.

Private schools usually prefer English, while public (primary/secondary education) schools tend to go with one of the last two.

Some are defeated for preferring English as the language of Parliament.

I think under the circumstances I should prefer English, and spoken softly, if you please.

The association of Afrikaans with apartheid prompted black South Africans to prefer English.