Language is our primary source of communication; it’s how we share ideas with others. Some people even say that language is what separates us from animals and makes us human. There are thousands of languages in the world; countries have their own national languages in addition to a variety of local languages spoken and understood by their people in different regions. Some languages are spoken by millions of people and others by only a few thousand.
English is one of the languages known by many, with about 20% of the global population speaking it (that’s 1.5 billion people). But did you know that most of those people aren’t native speakers? Only about 360 million people speak English as their first language. Given its popularity in everyday communication, academia, business, and entertainment, it’s no wonder many are saying it’s important for non-native-speakers to hurry up and learn English.
Six Reasons Why English Is Important
- It’s an international common tongue.
- It’s the language of academia.
- It gives you access to a wealth of written media, online and printed.
- It comes in handy when traveling.
- It’s essential if you want to work in international business or commerce.
- It’s the language of Hollywood.
Having said all above English is merely a language. It should be learnt as just another language