REASONS TO LEARN ENGLISH

People all over the world are learning English as a second language. Many countries include English as a second language in their curriculum and children start learning English at a young age. However, do you know why learning English is so important?

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English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English. It is understood and/or spoken by 1-1.6 billion people. English is the official language of 53 countries. It is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world. With over a quarter of the world speaking the language, there’s always someone to practice with.

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English is based on a simple alphabet and it is fairly quick and easy to learn compared to other languages. It’s generally accepted that it isn’t the most challenging language to learn. One of English’s best assets is its flexibility: you can often find many different ways to explain the same thing thanks to its wide range of vocabulary.

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English is the language of science, 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.

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English is also the language of the media industry. If you speak English, you won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favourite books, songs, films and TV shows. Hollywood is a powerhouse of global entertainment, so it’s natural that English would become the main language for movie-making. Sure, the movies are often dubbed over – but they’re really best enjoyed in the language in which they were intended. It 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.

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Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are thousands of schools around the world that offer programmes 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.

Adapted from experienceenglish.com