10 Reasons Why Learning English Is Important For You
1. You will discover that English is easy to learn
Most people think that learning a language is very difficult.
Availability of resources. Because English is such a widespread language and is found all over the globe, the resources you can use to learn English are endless. There are tons of resources on the Internet for free. Sometimes you will need to pay a little bit to take an English course online or access another resource, but they are often worth the money.
So, get started! Watch cartoons or sitcoms in English on YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or other English TV websites for free.
2. You can find more job opportunities
Many large companies around the world require that their employees speak English. In some cases, these companies are requiring their workers to only use English.
As the world becomes more global (better connected), it is only natural that big businesses will want and need to communicate more. Right now, everyone is trying to learn and communicate with English. English is becoming the common language that people from different countries and cultures can use to communicate with one another.
Not to mention, English is great for careers with travel, tourism and hospitality.
3. You can become better educated
Not only does knowing a foreign language expand your brain power, but you can use your knowledge of English to learn more and more things about the world.
These days it is relatively easy to take an English class. Whether you take this class online, on Skype
or in the classroom, there are many options out there.
4. You can easily travel anywhere in the world
In many places where you will travel, people find English important for their businesses. They need to know English in order to communicate with potential clients and customers. In most hotels, at least one employee will speak English—often, many of the employees speak English. This makes it easier for customers to get what they need and spend their money.
Even people in small town markets around the world know how to bargain with English speakers.
5. You will know the global language
You will be able to communicate with people who do not speak your native language, and you will be able to consume thousands more news sources, blogs
, books
and songs
.
Knowing English will let you be part of a global conversation!
6. You will learn about culture
Language and culture cannot be separated. Language is culture, and culture is language. Simply said, knowing English will give you a better understanding of people who live in English-speaking countries. Knowing the English language gives you more insight into how people think, live and work.
If you understand which words or expressions are acceptable and unacceptable in English-speaking cultures, this might save you from a cultural misunderstanding with your English-speaking friends and coworkers.
7. You can improve your understanding of science
If you want to learn, publish or speak with authority in the sciences, you must learn English.
Pharmacists, engineers and doctors around the world must always learn English along with their other subjects in university. In most cases, their other class subjects are taught in English or come with an English textbook. Most medical schools in America require English as part of their coursework. In other countries, this happens too.
Science research is primarily published in English, and most abstracts (the summary of the research) are written in English so that international scientists can read them.
Getting a jump start in learning English can give you a head start in medical school, help you earn a biology degree or it could give you the tools you need to study at one of the world’s best universities for science.
8. You can meet more people
Well, you will be happy to know that English will increase the number of people you could possibly meet. Try meeting people who speak English through Facebook or another social media site.
You are already very interesting because you are bilingual!
9. You can improve your confidence
I doubt there is any person alive who does not wish they could speak another language. It is a skill that everyone would love to add to their resume. With a little bit of studying every day, you can have this skill. Then you can be very proud of your ability to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Learning a language is hard and everyone knows it. People will automatically respect your commitment to learning and maintaining your English. Your ability to help and communicate with people will help you earn respect.
People will also seek you out to learn about you and your perspective on things. They will be interested in you and your experience in life. They will want to know the thoughts, hopes, fears and opinions of someone from another culture. When you feel more like you are more interesting, you will feel more special and confident!
10. You will exercise your brain
If nothing else, learning English will make you smarter and keep your brain strong.
Scientists have been demonstrating that bilinguals are able to understand concepts quicker and get better scores on tests. Who would not want that?
So, be smarter, more confident and helpful, get a job and meet more people.
That sounds good, right?
English is one key that unlocks a world of possibility.
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