As the language of everything from Shakespeare to international business, English is one of the world’s most important methods of communication. While many have the chance to acquire it during their school years, adult learners shouldn’t be put off by its inherent quirkiness and large vocabulary. As can be seen below, the benefits far outweigh any effort required to learn it.
Travel
Those who like to travel will find that the ability to speak English makes the experience far more rewarding. Not just in terms of being able to speak to locals, but for interactions with other travellers too.
According to the British Council, English has special or official status in more than 75 countries. It’s spoken as a first language by 375 million people and as a second language by approximately 375 million people. Estimates suggest that one in every four people is able to speak a little English, with numbers increasing year-on-year.
Reading
English is the primary language of books and newspapers around the world. The ability to read and understand English also opens up the possibility of enjoying the historical achievements of English literature. Dickens, Milton, Bronte, Locke, Blake, Hardy and Coleridge are all far more enjoyable when read in their original language.
Communication
Approximately 75% of the world’s mail is written in English. The internet, too, is a hotbed of English communication. Estimates suggest that 36% of the internet’s 200 million users communicate in English – a number that is growing daily as more and more people get online.
Music
In the West, English continues to be the favoured language for popular music. While young people tend to use the lyrics of songs to help them learn the language, older learners do better by enrolling on dedicated courses, such as those offered by Skola.
Employment
The ability to speak English increases an individual’s employability – which is a big plus in these economically gloomy times. The language is vital in a range of professions, for example, more than two-thirds of the world’s scientists read in English. With this in mind, there are numerous specialist English courses for adults providing tailor-made instruction for particular careers.
A mastery of the language provides job opportunities outside of English-speaking countries, as well as in them. Multinational corporations employ English-speakers in offices around the world. English is also the first language of organisations such as the European Union, the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and NATO.
This information is from http://www.uncommonchildhood.com wriiten by Jennifer Miller on Jan 15th, 2013
For me English are very important because in school I have to speak English with foreign teachers and in life-style we have to use it too.
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