Why Learn English?
English was originally the language of England, but through the historical efforts of the
British Empire it has become the primary or secondary language of many former British colonies
such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. Currently, English is the primary language
of not only countries actively touched by British imperialism, but also many business and cultural
spheres dominated by those countries. It is the language of Hollywood and the language of
international banking and business. As such, it is a useful and even necessary language to know.
English is the lntemational Common Tongue
There are several factors that make the English language essential to communication in our
current time. First of all, it is the most common foreign language. This means that two people who
come from different countries (for example, a Mexican and a Swede) usually use English as a
common language to communicate. That's why everyone needs to learn the language in order to
get in touch on an international level. Speaking it will help you communicate with people from
countries all over the world, not just English-speaking ones.
Education
English is also essential to the field of education. ln many countries, children are taught and
encouraged to learn English as a second language. Even in countries where it is not an official
language, such as the Netherlands or Sweden, we will find many syllabi in science and engineering
are written in English. Because it is the dominant language in the sciences, most of the research
and studies you find in any given scientific field will be written in it as well. At the university level,
students in many countries study almost all their subjects in English in order to make the material
more accessible to international students.
The Internet and Press
On the Internet, the majority of websites are written and created in English. Even sites in
other languages often give you the option to translate the site. lt's the primary language of the
press: more newspapers and books are written in English than in any other language, and no
matter where in the world you are, you will find some of these books and newspapers available. ln
fact, because it is so dominant in international communication, you will find more information
regarding nearly every subject if you can speak this language.