The Importance of Learning English

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The importance of learning English cannot be overstated in an increasingly

interconnected and globalized world. For the millions of immigrants who travel

the world from non-English-speaking countries every year, learning to

communicate in English is important to enter and ultimately succeed in

mainstream English speaking countries. Working knowledge of the English

language can create many opportunities in international markets and

regions.

International Language

English is the fourth most widely spoken native language in the world, and

in terms of sheer number of speakers, it is the most spoken official language

in the world. It is the primary language used in international affairs. The

English language has official status even in nations where it is not the

primary spoken language. English is indisputably the primary language of global

trade and commerce. In many countries, most tourism authorities and other

officials in contact with the public speak English to interact and engage with

tourists and immigrants.

Digital Age

While progress has been made in language-translation software and allied

technologies, the primary language of the ubiquitous and all-influential World

Wide Web is English. English is typically the language of latest-version

applications and programs and new freeware, shareware, peer-to-peer, social

media networks and websites. Software manuals, hardware-installation guides and

product fact sheets of popular consumer electronics and entertainment devices

usually are available in English first before being made available in other

languages.

Higher Learning

In universities and colleges in Great Britain, the Unites States, Canada,

Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, which attract the most number of

international students, the primary language of instruction is English. Most of

the top business schools, medical centers and advanced-study institutes are

located in North America and Great Britain, and English is the language used in

every activity at these institutions of higher learning. Most peer-to-peer

journals and technical periodicals that give international acclaim to

scientists, engineers, technologists, and technocrats are printed in English.

Anglo-Saxon Influence

The influence of the United States and Great Britain on political affairs

and international relations for the past 100 years has ensured the

proliferation and acceptance of English as the primary spoken language in many

countries. The widespread acceptance of American pop culture also has

contributed to the primacy of the English language. A working knowledge of

English is important for diplomats and high-ranking officials in such major

countries as Germany, Japan, France, South Korea, Brazil, Italy, and Russia so

they can better understand the nuance and craft of global affairs and

international diplomacy.

Job Opportunities

Knowing English opens job and employment opportunities in many countries

and markets. Multilateral institutions and agencies in the four United Nation

cities of New York, Vienna, The Hague and Geneva recruit professionals with

multilingual skills but also expect the candidates to have good

English-speaking skills. The Commonwealth of Nations, made up of 50-plus

countries that were former British colonies or dependencies, also offers

numerous employment opportunities to those who understand and communicate in

English.

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