Why should I learn English as a second language?
Learning English is important and people all over the world decide to study it as a second language. Many countries include English as a second language in their schools and children start learning English at a young age. However, do you know why learning English is so important? Here are ten good reasons to learn to speak English.
- English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English!
- English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad.
- English is the official language of 53 countries. That is a lot of people to meet and speak to.
- English is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world.
- English is the language of the media industry. If you speak English, you won't need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favorite books, songs, films and TV shows.
- English is also the language of the Internet. Many websites are written in English — you will be able to understand them and to take part in forums and discussions.
- English is based on a simple alphabet and it is fairly quick and easy to learn compared to other languages.
- English is not only useful — it gives you a lot of satisfaction. Making progress feels great. You will enjoy learning English, if you remember that every hour you spend gets you closer to perfection.
- Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are thousands of schools around the world that offer programs in English. If you speak English, there are lots of opportunities for you to find an appropriate school and course to suit your academic needs.
- Because it's fun! By learning English, you will also learn about other cultures. Few experiences will make you grow as a person more than learning the values, habits and way of life in a culture that is different from yours.
Did you know:
- English is the official language of 53 countries.
- Travelling is much easier if you speak English.
- Coding for internet web sites is done in English.
- Learning a new language is fun and interesting.
- You can earn more money if you know English.
You need English for:
- international jobs
- jobs in the math/science fields
- the medical fields
- the aviation industries
- entry into a USA university
- emmigration to the USA