Why English is so important?
English is the most spoken “second
language” in the world. There are more people that speak both Spanish and
Chinese as their primary language, but nothing comes close to the prevalence of
English as a second language. A lot of that comes from British colonization. A
lot of it also comes from the soft power of Hollywood. That is why it became important, but I
think there are several other reasons why it has remained important.
There have been international
companies for many years, but the 20th century is the period where they really
started to flourish. As the world became more connected, it became more
important to have a common language. Computers and the internet came to
dominate the last part of the 20th century and they also used English as the
main base language. All computer programming code is written in English.
In the age of globalization, English
language has taken its place. Studies say more than two billion
people use English for their day to day communication. English is the
primary language of communication between different countries. Especially in
India, people of different states use different language, English is used as a
bridge for connecting various people beyond countries. English has its
importance in all country.
English is the dominant business
language and it has become almost a necessity for people to speak English if
they are to enter a global workforce. Research from all over the world shows
that cross-border business communication is most often conducted in English.
Its importance in the global market place therefore cannot be understated,
learning English really can change your life.
Many of the world’s top films, books and music
are published and produced in English. Therefore by learning English you will
have access to a great wealth of entertainment and will be able to have a
greater cultural understanding.
Most of the content produced on the internet (50%) is in English. So knowing
English will allow you access to an incredible
amount of information which may not be otherwise available!
