Four Reasons why learning English is so important
1. English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language in a large number of countries. It is estimated that the number of people in the world that use in English to communicate on a regular basis is 2 billion!
2. English is the
dominant business language and it has become almost a necessity for people to
speak English if they are to enter a global workforce. Research from all over
the world shows that cross-border business communication is most often
conducted in English. Its importance in the global market place therefore
cannot be understated, learning English really can change your life.
3. Many of the world’s
top films, books and music are published and produced in English. Therefore by
learning English you will have access to a great wealth of entertainment and
will be able to have a greater cultural understanding.
4. Most of the content
produced on the internet (50%) is in English. So knowing English will allow you
access to an incredible amount of information which may not be otherwise
available!
Although learning English
can be challenging and time consuming, we can see that it is also very valuable
to learn and can create many opportunities!
The English Language
Centre is a not-for-profit organisation. This means that all our profits
are re-invested in the school, our purpose is to provide the highest possible
quality in English language teaching at our schools in Brighton and Eastbourne.