The Benefits of Learning English as a Second Language

The Benefits of Learning English as a Second Language hello! hello! hello! hello! hello! The Numbers on English English is the most common official language of countries around the world 53 countries have English as an official language hello! 400 million people worldwide speak English as their first language 750 million people worldwide speak English as a foreign language 2nd 36% of Internet users communicate in English English is the second most commonly spoken language More than 66% of scientists worldwide read in English | in every 5 people in the world can speak or understand English Why Should You Become Fluent in English? For your professional life For academic opportunities English-speaking skills can make you more attractive to potential employers Many programs across the world are offered in English You can interact easily with English- speaking business colleagues You'll expand the number of schools and programs available to you Many employers simply expect that you will know English You can improve your ability to communicate in an academic setting For your family life For your social life Speaking English can benefit parents as well as children You can interact with more people when out in a social situation Parents who know English can help their children with their schoolwork You'll find new and interesting people to talk to in person and on the Internet You'll be able to communicate with You can practice speaking English with new friends your child's teachers much better For your daily life You'll understand signs and instructions that are printed in English You'll make communication easier at stores, on public transportation, and more You can consume media, such as movies and books, that are in English Provided by: ASC English www.eslclassesboston.com Sources: http://www.eslpartyland.com/why-learn-english-as-second-language.html http://www.experienceenglish.com/social-english/articles/10-reasons-learn-english http://www.bridgeenglish.com/5-reasons-why-you-should-learn-english/ http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-faq-the-english-language.htm http://istverse.com/2008/06/26/top-10-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/ •..