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6 Reasons Why Knowing

English Is Important in
Today's World
THERE ARE MANY REASONS FOR SOMEONE TO
LEARN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.
1.It's an international common tongue.
2.It's the language of academia.
3.It gives you access to a wealth of written
media, online and printed.
4.It comes in handy when traveling.
5.It's essential if you want to work in
international business or commerce.
6.It's the language of Hollywood.
1. English Is the International
Common Tongue
It's the first
language of
about 360 million
people
HOW DID ENGLISH BECOME SO LIST OF COUNTRIES BY ENGLISH-
POPULAR? SPEAKING POPULATION

English originally developed in Country % English


Speakers
Total English
Speakers
England. Australia 97,03 17.357.833
It became the primary or secondary Canada 85,63 28.360.240
language of many former British Germany 64 51.584.000
colonies. Ghana 66,67 18.000.000
Philippines 56,63 57.292.884
At present, English is the main South Africa 31 16.424.417
language in many commercial and United 97,74 63.962.000
cultural fields. Kingdom
United State 94,2 298.444.149
It’s the language of banking and India 16,35 125.226.449
international business.
2. It's the Language of Academia
oIt is essential in the field of education.
oIt is the language of higher education.
oIt is the dominant language in science
and international research.
oEducational institutions choose to use
English to teach any subject.
oOn the contrary, if teachers and
students do not speak the language
fluently, critical understanding may be
affected.
3. It's Favored by the Internet and
Press
On the internet, the majority of websites use
English.
One in five people in the world understand at
least a little bit of English.
It's also the primary language of the press:
more newspapers and books are written in
English than in any other language.
If you know English, you'll also be able to
read many great works of literature in their
original versions.
4. English Is Useful for
International Travel
Having a good understanding of
communicating in English makes it
easier to travel around the globe.
Knowing English makes it easier to
get assistance and help.
Not only is English useful for tourism,
but many international conferences,
competitions, and celebrations are
held in English as well—the Olympics,
for example.
5. It's Essential for International
Business
English skills can help you in any
company.
 If you visit certain offices of private
companies, governmental
organizations, or even math or
engineering companies, you will notice
the prevalence of English.
Many big companies will hire
professional staff only after getting to
know whether they have good English
or not.
6. It's the Language of Hollywood
The largest television and music
industries on the planet are located in
Hollywood.
Knowing English opens up thousands
of movies, television shows, and
games for your enjoyment.
A good step to get acquainted with
the language is by the show.
Language Is
Tied to
Cultural
Identity
- Language and culture are
closely tied.
POINTS AGAINST
- You can erase the
importance of cultural
identities linked to languages
other than English.
- It can contribute to the
decline of less popular
languages.
Tips for Improving Your English
1. Take a class online or in person.
2. Read books and watch movies in English to expose yourself to the language.
3. Watch English TV shows or newscasts regularly.
4. Make a point to learn five new English words every week.
5. Listen to English songs and learn all the words.
6. Practice with a mentor, or find a conversation buddy who also wants to learn English.
7. When reading a book in English, say the words out loud.
8. Use online dictionaries and translators.
9. Watch educational YouTube videos that teach English as a second language.
10. Get an instructional book on ESL to guide your learning process.
11. Use your phone's voice-to-text function to improve your pronunciation.
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Thank you for your attention

Yeimy Vargas Rojas


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