There are many great reasons why you should be learning English. You’d be joining over 700 million English as second language speakers across the world. Add that to the 400 million people who speak English as a first language and that’s over 1 billion. How about a stronger reason why learning English is a good idea; over 80% of digital information is stored in English, over 50% of the world’s academic journals, English is the most widely used language online. Why study English seems to be a question that answers itself.
As you begin to realise how widespread English is you then understand why more and more people expect you to know English. Contrary to what you may think, it is not really people in English speaking countries who expect you to have learnt English. In fact, 80% of the English used around the world is between people who have, or are learning English – I bet you didn’t know that! Learning English will allow you to get things done, make new friends, do business and get information.
The English language is so rich and has great variety with some of the world’s most treasured literature written in English. Why should you care? Why learn English? Because you will be able to experience huge amounts of culture through books, magazines, films, songs, theatre and so on. As English is so rich there is always something new to learn. You will always be able to develop your English skills and will feel very satisfied that you can use English.
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