Benefits of learning English

[Shabrina Akter]

Why should I learn English?
While you are thinking where to study English and which course to take, you might also want to ask yourself: why should I learn English?

There are lots of good reasons to learn English, from the professional to the personal. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, and more than 67 countries have English as their official or native language, more than any other language in the world.

Professional

Learning English can really help you in your career and enhance your CV
Research suggests that on average, people who use languages in their jobs earn around 8% more
Over 1/3 of businesses want people specifically for their language skills
The international business community often uses English to communicate, and often requires employees to speak multiple languages

Communication

Building relationships with people – professionally or otherwise – is an invaluable skill
Although it is hard to estimate the exact numbers of English language speakers in the world, it is thought that about one billion people speak English as a first or second language, the joint-highest number of any language
55% of all websites are in English
The majority of electronic communication is in English – being able to read and write emails is a big advantage

Education

If you want to study at university in countries like the US and the UK, you need to be proficient in English
The number of people learning English is expected to reach around 2 billion people over the next decade
There are several exams for international students that measure English ability and are globally recognized

Personal

Learning a language can give you a great sense of personal achievement and fulfilment
Some of the world’s best music, films, and TV shows are in English. Understanding the language will give you a better appreciation of these cultural highlights
Speaking English will help you meet all kinds of people and make great friends

Travel

Learning English with Kaplan also means travelling to another country
Learning English abroad will help give you a better understanding of other cultures
The English you learn while abroad will help you to travel more easily

Source: https://www.kaplaninternational.com/benefits-learning-english