Why You Need to Learn English?
People are investing more and more time to learn English as their second language in this day and age. Many nations have included English as part of their school curriculum, and children are learning English at an ever-younger age. But why does English deserve this attention?
It is clear how important English has become to every corner of the world. Many international corporations have implemented English in their meetings, universities taught their courses using English, and tourists and travelers use English as a common language worldwide.
And below are some of the reasons why you should learn English:
- English is one of the easiest languages to learn
Despite having its own difficulties, studying English is far easier than learning Chinese, Japanese, or German. English, unlike other languages, does not include cases, gender, or word agreement and has a relatively uncomplicated grammar system. And nowadays, people can study English with an application such as Duolingo.
- English is one of the most used and spoken languages
English is one of the most widely spoken and used languages in the world. And roughly at least one out of five people in the world could understand and communicate in English.
- English can open up more job opportunities
English has become the language of science, computer, diplomacy, and tourism. Because of this learning, English could potentially increase your chances of getting a job in a global organization.
- English helps your education
English can help expand your academic opportunities. If you study English, you can go to international schools or universities and receive a better education yourself. You will also have access to a wide range of English materials that you can use to expand your knowledge.
- Learning English is the key to entertainment
English is often used to publish and produce many of the world’s best movies, books, and music. Therefore, learning English will provide you with a variety of enjoyment and a better understanding of other cultures. And if you understand English, you don’t need to use subtitle or a translation to enjoy your favorite form of entertainment.
- English is the language of the internet
According to a report by Education First, English is the language of the internet. Every day, approximately 565 million people access the internet, and around more than half of the content on the internet is written in English. Because of this, learning English is necessary since it allows you to access to massive amounts of information on the internet.
Editor: Handiko Wijaya
Editor’s note: Hello there, readers and Troopers! This will be the last article from us in 2021, so we will see you guys with many better articles in 2022 (we hope it’ll be better lol). Happy early December, and we from HIMSI hope you guys have an amazing December🥺