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Why it’s important to learn English

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1. English is a global language

  • English is spoken at a useful level by some 1.75 billion people worldwide – that’s one in every four! 
  • Being able to speak English is not just about being able to communicate with native English speakers – if you want to speak to someone from another country then the chances are that you will both be speaking English to do this!

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2. Studying English can help you get a job

  • English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism.
  • Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad.

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3. With English, you can study all over the world

  • Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are lots of schools and universities around the world that offer programmes in English.
  • If you have a good level of academic English, there are lots of opportunities for you to find an appropriate school and course to suit your needs.

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  • In addition, many of the world’s prestigious universities are situated in English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. To earn a position at one of these prestigious universities it is paramount to be able to read, write, speak and listen in English.

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4. English is the language of the media industry

  • If you speak English, you won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favorite books, songs, films and TV shows!

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5. It is the language of the Internet

  • English is also a particularly important language online with the highest percentage of content on the internet written in English. As well as this, some of the world’s largest tech companies are based in English speaking countries.

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6. It will help you to understand other languages

  • Generally speaking, English is one of the easiest languages to learn with its simple alphabet. And once English is mastered you will have developed abilities and practices that you did not have before. These skills will transfer to any other language that you learn.

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7. Travelling is a lot easier with a good knowledge of English

Even if you are in a country where English is not the official language, chances are that English will still be used as a tool for communication!

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8. You can learn more than just the language!

Good knowledge of English will allow you to access films, music and literature from hundreds of countries around the globe.

Not to mention the fact that numerous books from across the world are translated into English. Therefore, by understanding English, you are unlocking the door to a whole world of new information and knowledge!

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Are these reasons persuasive for you?

What else can you add?

Why do YOU study English? Express your point of view.

What is your attitude to foreign languages?

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DID YOU KNOW THAT …

1. English has around one million words. However, an average English speaker uses only between 20,000 and 30,000 words in their daily communication.

2. Each year, around 4,000 words are added to the dictionary. For instance, the word lol was included in the Oxford English Dictionary back in 2011.

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3. Most English words originate from French and Old English. 

  • After the Normans defeated the English army in 1066, French became the official language in Britain. Simultaneously, peasants and lower classes continued to use Old English which contained Germanic vocabulary. This coexistence eventually led to Middle English.  

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4. William Shakespeare, a famous 16th-century English playwright, invented over 1,000 words, including birthplace, blushing, undress, torture, cold-blooded, etc.

***Translate the given words using the dictionary.

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5. The closest relative of the English language today is Frisian. People still speak this language in only three small areas of Germany and the Netherlands.

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6. In the United States, English is recognized as the official language only in some states and not at the federal level. On the other hand, English is used officially in 67 countries.

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  • 7. The word Goodbye originated from an Old English phrase that means “God be with you”.

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8. Some of the oldest words in the English language are still in use today. These include I, love, black, mother, fire, hand, and hear. Some of these words date back to 900 AD. 

9. Throughout history, English words have changed their meanings. For example, the word awful was derived from the phrase “full of awe” and meant “inspiring wonder”, while nice used to mean “silly”.

10. The most common adjective in English is good, while time is the most frequent noun.

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13. It may seem that the command “Go!” is the shortest sentence in English, but it is elliptical i.e. it doesn’t include the pronoun you. That’s why “I am.” is considered the shortest complete (non-elliptical) English sentence, as it doesn’t leave anything out.

12. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word in English. This medical term refers to a lung condition caused by inhaling ash or dust.

11. Some studies indicate that the most common English letter E is 56 times more frequently used than the letter Q, the least common English letter.

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

/njuːˌməʊ.nəʊˌʌl.trə.maɪ.krəˌskɒp.ɪkˌsɪl.ɪ.kəʊ.vɒl.keɪ.nəʊ.kɒn.iˈəʊ.sɪs/ - �Пневмонультрамікроскопічний силікововулканоконіоз

Try to pronounce it!

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  • Which facts impressed you most of all?
  • Have you made any discovery for yourself?
  • What is this?
  • What else do you know about English language?
  • Did you have any situations in your life when English helped you to solve some problem?

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