Why Should People Speak English?

There are many, many reasons why learning a new language is a good idea. It
allows you to communicate with new people. It helps you to see things from a
different perspective, or get a deeper understanding of another culture. It helps you
to become a better listener. It even has health benefits, as studies have shown that
people who speak two or more languages have more active minds later in life!

Those are all reasons to learn any language – but did you know that there are 6,500
languages still spoken in the world today? With such an enormous number to
choose from, why pick English?

Here are ten big reasons that learning English can improve your life.

 English is one of the most widely spoken languages

English is the language you’ll be able to use most widely, as it’s spoken in more
countries than any other language. 60 of the world’s 196 countries have English as
their official language. It’s the language of diplomacy and the official language of
the European Union, the United Nations, NATO and the European Free Trade
Association.

 English will make you more desirable to employers.

English has been referred to as “the language of business”, so adding English to
your CV will be particularly useful for:

 Business meetings
 Customer service and sales
 Marketing and communications
  English gives you access to some of the world’s best universities

English is widely regarded as the language of higher education. Oxford,

Cambridge, Harvard and MIT are just a few of the famous universities that occupy
the lofty heights of the top of the world education league tables, and you’ll need to
speak English fluently for access to any of these, as they’re all English- speaking.
If English isn’t your native language, you’ll need to take an English test during the
admissions process to prove that your level of English is up to scratch for the
demands of the academic environment.

 English has a simple alphabet and everyone’s equal

The English alphabet is straightforward, making it easier to master than the

symbols or pictures that make up some languages. Even in French, which
essentially uses the same alphabet, there are several accents used on certain letters
that alter the pronunciation. English is the way to go!

 English is the language of some of the world’s greatest literature

If you learn English, you’ll be able to enjoy works by some of the world’s most
famous writers, in the language in which they were intended to be read or heard.
Classics like:

 Shakespeare’s entire collection

 Wuthering Heights
 Jane Eyre
 1984
 Animal Farm
 Pride and Prejudice
 David Copperfield
 The Canterbury Tales
  English allows you to get more from popular culture

The world’s highest-grossing movies are made in Hollywood, and needless to say,
they are made in English. How many times have you been to see an American
blockbuster and been frustrated by having to keep up with fast-paced subtitles?
And how many times have you hummed a favorite pop song, but not been able to
sing along because it’s in English and you don’t know the words? There’s a
solution: learn English.

 English allows you to attend international conferences and

events
Major sporting events such as the Olympics and the Soccer World Cup are held in
English, and so are international conferences, so competitors and delegates will
need to be able to speak English to be able to get the most out of taking part. You
may find yourself needing to attend conferences as part of your chosen career, so
learning English now will be of enormous benefit to you in years to come.

 English gives you wider access to knowledge

 Did you know that 55% of the world’s webpages are written in English?
 English is essential if you intend to pursue a scientific career.
 Within the Science Citation Index, compiled by the Institute for Scientific
Information, an estimated 95% of articles are written in English.
  English will open up more opportunities for you

 If you are a tourist, you’ll easily be able to ask for directions, and taking
guided tours, ordering food and chatting to the locals will no longer be a
source of stress.
 Being able to speak English opens up lots of possibilities for you in terms of
the countries you could choose to seek work in one day.
 Careers that involve lots of travel or international exposure, such as the
airline, tourism and film industries, use English as their official language

 English is a fantastic intellectual challenge!

English is undoubtedly one of the hardest languages to learn. Full of nuances,
unexpected pronunciations, odd rules and infuriating exceptions to rules, it takes
dedication and perseverance to reach a good level of fluency. English is so widely
spoken that it opens you up to a huge number of new cultural experiences, which
will help you develop life skills, meet new people and grow your confidence in
handling new situations.