In our chronically online world, the significance of learning English is very
important. It’s not just another subject in school, it’s a tool that opens up a world of
opportunities in education, careers, and travel. Whether you’re diving in the internet,
looking for a job, or visiting new countries, being able to communicate in English is
essential.
About the professional world
English is the official language of business. From large multinational corporations to
small companies, the finance and most academic publications are dominated by
English. Research consistently shows that professionals who are fluent in English
usually enjoy better job prospects and higher salaries. For example, a recent LinkedIn
study showed that job advertisements requiring English skills have increased by over
22% in non-native speaking countries in the last five years. Also, mastering English
enables you to work with colleagues and clients from different countries, negotiate
international deals, and get into global markets.
About the access to knowledge and education
Most scientific research, technical journals, and academic papers are published in
English. If you’re looking for higher education, many of the world’s most relevant
universities offer their courses and research in English. Also, English is the dominant
language online; around 55% of the world’s websites are in English, so it is essential
for accessing online information and culture.
I believe that everybody should have the opportunity to study this wonderful
language and that’s why studying and loving it while you’re at school is important.
But you’re never too “old” to learn new things, so whatever your age is, don’t be
scared of this amazing language, go ahead and enter into this exciting world, you’ll
be over the moon!
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