Why Learn English as a Second Language?

Author:

Caitlin Adams
There are more than 2,700 languages spoken around the world. Of these, the English language is one of the most widely spoken and written languages. Wherever you go around the world, you don\'t have to go far to find someone who speaks English. In fact, there are currently more than 400 million people who speak English as their first language and more than another 900 million people who are learning or already speak English as a foreign language or second language. These numbers are expected to keep on growing as people around the world continue to travel and communicate with people in other nations.
English is the most widely studied second language in the world. It is commonly used as the language of choice when two people who speak other languages get together. This is probably because of the worldwide influence of things such as movies, music, news and the Internet. The Internet has brought everyone in the world into much closer contact and English plays an important role in bringing together people in this modern medium. Eighty per cent of the information stored in computers is stored in English, and 75 per cent of the other communications sent around the world use the medium of English.
Most countries around the world recognise the importance of English in education and careers, so it is commonly studied in school and many countries insist that every student graduates with at least a basic level of English. The United Nations has 163 member nations, with English being the most common official language among them.
If you plan to travel anywhere around the world, having English as a second language is a must. With English as a second language you will be able to understand shop keepers, bus drivers, tourism operators, brochures and signs. You be able to buy what you need, get where you want to go and become friends with people in a variety of countries.
Because English is the language of the Internet, you will find it much easier to find jobs overseas as well as buying and selling the goods you need. Understanding and speaking English will help you to make good internet decisions, keep you safe on the Internet and help you to further your career.
English is the perfect second language option because it will open so many doors for you worldwide. Fortunately, it\'s very easy to find English language teachers around the world. Why not get started today!
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About the Author
CCEL (Christchurch College of English Ltd) is a privately-owned English language school located on the University of Canterbury campus in Christchurch. CCEL works in partnership with the University and provides international students with a pathway to further study, find out more here : www.ccel.co.nz