“English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with over 1.5 billion speakers. It is the official language of over 50 countries and is commonly used in international communication, business and education. In this blog post, we will explore the history and evolution of the English language, from its earliest origins to the present day, and discuss the importance of English tutoring in education.”
English is very important in Romania, as it opens new horizons for young people and adults. Nowadays a lot of teenagers want to study in prestigious Universities, which forces them to know at least a reasonable level of English. Nowadays, more and more people are turning to studying English as a second language. Many countries, including Romania, have included English in the school curriculum and not a few children learn it from an early age. But what lies behind this desire to master English as well as possible, both written and spoken?
There are many teenagers who want to study at prestigious universities abroad and need a professional level of English language skills. Some are looking for a job and are required to speak English, others want to travel a lot, communicate with people from different countries, discover different territories and cultures, etc. This is how English can turn from a study subject into a vital tool and transform you personally and professionally. Knowing it can advance your career, travel the world and communicate with most people who come your way.
But how did English become so important? Well, it all started way back when the British Empire, at its peak, had come to encompass about 25% of the earth’s surface. During the colonial period, British rulers often forced people in these countries to speak English rather than their mother tongue. Although the origins of English as a global language have a complicated history, it has left an undeniable mark on media, trade, tourism and business.
If you’re still not convinced that you too need to be among those who know and speak English, read the following ten reasons:
1. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE OF COMMUNICATION
English is an international language, a global language. It’s no secret: English is the most spoken language in the world. One in five people can understand and speak English.
2. THE KEY TO PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
By studying English, you’ll be more likely to get a better job. When you say English, you say science, IT, aviation, diplomacy, tourism. Acquiring a thorough knowledge of English over time can help you get a good job with a multinational, even abroad, in a field that defines you.
3. GLOBAL CONNECTION THROUGH COMMUNICATION
By learning English you will be able to communicate with people from all over the world. English is the official language in 53 countries and, as mentioned above, is spoken by people all over the world. This means that wherever you go, from Beijing to Brazil, say, you’ll be faced with the need to know the language.
4. THE ROLE OF ENGLISH IN LITERATURE AND SCIENCE
Many articles and scholarly works are written in English. In the last century, most scientific papers have been written in English, even though it may be the mother tongue of researchers and scientists. So, if you want to be informed, to deepen certain studies, to research different fields in more detail, English is very important, even indispensable.
5. ENGLISH IN MEDIA AND CULTURE
English is the language of the media sector or industry. Hollywood movies, TV shows, famous series, best-sellers, top songs, almost all of them are in English. As long as you know English, you can capture their essence without the need for subtitles or translations.
6. THE DIGITAL LANGUAGE OF THE WORLD
English is the language of the internet. More than half of the information content found on the internet is in English, and the most popular IT & technology companies are based in English-speaking countries.
7. INTERNATIONAL GUIDE
It’s much easier to travel when you speak English. Imagine that you, a Romanian speaker, are on holiday in Japan and the receptionist at the hotel where you are staying cannot answer your questions in Romanian, but she knows English and invites you to speak to her in English. Ideally, when you travel around the world, you should have an average knowledge of English, be able to strike up a conversation, ask for clarification when necessary, etc.
8. LANGUAGE OF TRADE
English is very important in business. English is considered to be one of the most important languages in the business world, especially because it is the official language in the US, UK, Canada, India, Kenya, South Africa.
9. WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
You know English, you can study at any university in the world. Since English is spoken in so many countries, there are thousands of schools and universities offering study programmes.