Why Learning English Language is Critical?

Although learning English as a language can be a challenging and time-consuming task, we can see that it is also very valuable to learn and can open up a plethora of opportunities around you and the world. Whether you’re looking for a new job or planning to travel the world, having profound English language skills can help you progress in life not only personally but also professionally.

How did English become so important?
Well, it all goes back to the British Empire period, which almost covered a quarter of the earth’s surface. Back then, the Britishers often left the locals with no option but to converse in English and not their native language. Though English as a global language has a complicated past, the language has left an important mark on not only media, trade and business but also our lives as a whole. If you’re still not sure about whether to learn the language, then below are top 5 reasons why it is critical to learn the English Language

1. English is The Language of The Globe:
The world has opened arms and embraced English as a medium of communication globally. It has become a common language be it in conducting international meetings or delivering university syllabus. It has also gained tremendous attention from the Travel industry where tourists/travelers are guided in English making it a globally accepted language of communication.

As a fact, English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries and spoken by around 400 million people across the globe. Being able to converse in English is not just about being able to communicate with native English speakers but also people around the world. The British Council projects that by 2020 two billion people in the world will be studying English as a language. Learning English is important as it enables you to communicate easily with your fellow global citizens.

2. Business Around The World Talks in English:
If your looking to enter the global job market, the English language is the most critical criteria. Research from all over the world shows that cross-border business communication is most often conducted in English and many international companies expect employees to be fluent in English. It’s no more a luxury to speak this language but the need of the hour to survive. Be it any field of business like Running an MNC, Renowned Universities, Great Research agencies publish papers in English. Being the dominant language around the world there no reason why you should not learn this language for future growth.

3. English – The language of The Internet:
According to a report by Education First, English is the language of the internet. Approximately 565 million people use the internet on a daily basis. Research shows, an estimated 52% of the world’s most visited websites are displayed in the English language.

Learning English is important as it gives you access to more than half of the content on the internet. Knowing how to read English will allow you access to billions of pages of information that may not be otherwise available! Knowing English will not only allow you to access more of the Internet but also make you a well-read person.

4. English is Dominantly Used in The Media Industry:
Be it entertainment or business news, English is predominantly used because of the importance of Hollywood in global media, countless big-screen films, TV shows, OTT series and popular songs are written in English. The best thing is, if you know the language you will not need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favorite books, Series, songs and films.

5. Personal Enrichment:
There are various opportunities that open up once you have mastered English as a Language.
a. You can travel the world with no fear if the other person will understand you.
b. Cross-border communication opportunities open up once you know English.
c. Traveling will not only add to your experience list but also opens doors to access multiple cultures around the world.
d. Fluently speaking this language is a major personality building characteristic. It can make or break major life achievements.

Summing up:
English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, tourism and is the medium of communication in various other industries. Additionally, knowing English as a language increases your chances of getting a good job not only in a multinational company within your home country but also abroad. It’s also the language of international communication as mentioned above, the media and the internet, everyone relies on the English language to put their point across to the locals and the world. Things made short, learning this language and using it effectively will prove fruitful for the future. As a popular proverb says “Communication is the key”, English language in today’s era, serves as the ‘key’ as there are a majority English speaking people around you and the world.

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