The Importance of English Language

English is known as the international language nowadays. It is the language which is used in many countries. It is widely used in Education, Business, Movies, and even in Sports. In this assignment, we will define the importance of English as International and Foreign language and we will define that why it is important to learn English.

English is one of the most dominating languages of the world which is having its impact on every field of work. English is one of the most important languages in the world. There are 104 countries where English as spoken as a 1st language. English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca. Named after the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that migrated to England, it ultimately derives its name from the Anglia peninsula in the Baltic Sea.

Language is the primary source of communication. It is the method through which we share our ideas and thoughts with others. There are many languages in the world like Urdu Chinese Hindi English and many more. Out of all the languages, the importance of English is given below

10 Reasons why English is Important language:

1. 1. It’s the most commonly spoken language in the world

Depending a bit on how you count, in addition to the approximately 400 million native speakers, English is understood and/or spoken by 1-1.6 billion people. So English is very important to learn if you want to travel or to work or study worldwide because it is the most common language the world speaks.

1. 1. It’s the language of international business

With world business headquarters predominantly in the financial hubs of the UK and USA, English has long been the default language of trade as you can read in the history of the English language. So basically English is now called a business language and if you want to enter the international business or want to make any kind of research work about your business, you must know English. So in this view English is very valuable.

1. 1. Most movies are in English:

Hollywood is a powerhouse of global entertainment, so it’s natural that English would become the main language for movie-making. So if you want to enjoy movies and series kind stuff without dubbing you must know English very well.

1. 1. It’s easy to learn:

Yes, English is easy to learn. It is not a very difficult language. It has a simple vocabulary and that is very easy to learn. So if you want to learn English you will not feel any difficulty in it. Like another language, it has no cases no gender and all so it is really easy to learn.

1. 1. It helps you understand other languages

English has a long and fascinating history that spans wars, invasions, and influences from around the globe. Cultures that have helped shape modern English include Romans, Vikings and the French. For this reason, it’s a hybrid language comprised of Latin, Germanic and Romance elements.

1. 1. You can say things in a hundred different ways:

English has flexibility. It has a range of large vocabulary so you can ease it in the very perfect way. For example, instead of using at this time you can easily say now and instead of using due to this reason, you can say because of this and that. So English is really very flexible.

1. 1. It can be used around the world:

Obviously, English has many uses and being Pakistani if you have to travel around the world you must know the basics of English because it is known as International language and you can use it in any country. So English will never leave you alone.

1. 1. It’s is the language of Sports:

You can see that many sports offered commentary in English. For example, we see, in Cricket the toss ceremony and pitch reporting, post-match ceremony and interviewing the players are done in the English language.

1. 1. It’s the language of the internet:

Most of the content produced on the internet (50%) is in English. So by knowing and understanding English, we can explore the world through the internet so it is useful and helpful.

1. 1. It continues to change:

Selfie, Hashtagging, Blogging, Smasual, etc. All these words are new to the English language but have already become valued members of the lexicon. More than any other language, English continues to evolve and absorb new words that branch out – often untranslated – into other languages. Every year approximately more than 1.000 new and approved words are added to the Oxford Dictionary. This tremendous development is the result due to technology, Social Media and how people spontaneously coin new words during daily life. More information you can find in the article about the history of the English language.

English is the common language which the world speaks. It is also called as a second language and many countries offer English at a basic level and children start learning English at a very young age.

Here are 10 reasons that why it is important to learn English

1. Most countries know how to speak English. Out of one, five people can speak or at least understand English
2. English is the language of Science computers etc. So if you want to do the job in such fields you must learn English.
3. English is the official language of 53 countries. That’s why it is important to learn English.
4. English is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world.
5. English is the language of the media industry. So if you learn English you don’t have to rely on subtitle or dubbing to enjoy your favorite shows.
6. English is also the language of the Internet. Many websites are in English. So you must learn English.
7. English is based on a simple alphabet and has a simple vocabulary so it requires little effort to learn English
8. English is not only useful – it gives you a lot of satisfaction. Making progress feels great. You will enjoy learning English if you remember that every hour you spend gets you closer to perfection.
9. Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are thousands of schools around the world that offer programs in English. If you speak English, you have a lot of opportunities to work in schools and you may able to apply somewhere for a job.
10. By learning English you can also learn about cultures. And English is also known as the language of freedom. You can also enjoy a lot of quotes and inspirational writings in English so it is also the source of motivation.

Pakistan and English:

English is a co-official language of Pakistan and many schools and offices now use the English language mostly. English is known as a Foreign or second language so Pakistanis are now really feeling pleasure to learn and understand English and it builds many opportunities for them. Learning a foreign language is very important as you can develop a good friendship by learning their national languages, you feel pleasure as you feel that you can understand other languages as well, you can also become a better learner so Pakistan is giving too much importance to other foreign languages especially English so they can build good contacts with other English speaking nations.

Hence we can conclude that English is very important language. It is also important to learn English and to understand it. We must know the basics of English to live in this global world. Without English, nothing will be possible in the future. So one must learn to know and understand English to live in this world.

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