IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING ENGLISH

No one can deny the importance of English in the present time as a global language. It is clear that the English language has become very dominant around the world. In some countries it is a native language, and in some countries it is taught in the schools as a second language.

English can be used as a language in any part of the world. This is because at least a few people in each locality would know the language. Though these people might not have the same accent as others, the language at least will be understandable. There are various reasons for the importance of English language:

1.  Travel: When a person travels to another part of the world either for the sake of business or even as a tourist, the languages may differ. In these conditions, English is the language that helps people to deal with the situation. It is like a universal language.

2.  Country with different dialects: In countries like India and the Philippines, each provinces differ in language (dialects). Under the circumstances, English can be the link as people in each place will not be able to learn all the other languages(dialects) to communicate with the people. English bridges this gap and connects the people.

3.  Education / Studies: More and more people leave their countries not only for the sake of business and pleasure, but also for studying. Education has increased the role of English. People who go to another country to study can only have English as their medium of study. This is because the individual will not be able to learn a subject in the local language of the country.

4.  Correspondence: All correspondences between offices in different countries and also between political leaders of various countries is in English. This linking factor also tells of the importance of English language.

5.  Internet: In spite of the growth of Internet in various languages, English is the mainstay of the Internet users. This is the language in which most of the information and websites are available. It is very difficult to translate each and every relevant webpage into the language of various countries.

The future of English as a language is very secure. In this era of consolidation and trying to unify various aspects of life, it will not be long before English can be made as a single language of the world like the single currency and the union of various nations.

In some countries like the Philippines, English is taught as the second language resulting to a good result in education and work. Many Filipinos are competent to work abroad because of English. English language has dominated the world in education, commerce, business, internet and many more.