Language is the mean of communication. Mostly groups of society have their own languages. Some of them appear the top global languages. Most people in the world hear about English, Arabic, and Mandarin. However English is the most global spoken language. Then if a man wants to catch a global goal, he has to master English.
The importance of English Communication is to communicate effectively and no communication is possible if one doesn’t get a chance to communicate. It is natural that the demand for communication is high in this ever changing world. English plays a crucial role in communication and is no doubt the foremost and most important tool of communication all over the world. Individually, everybody should strive hard to acquire very good communication skills which are the most important prerequisites to excel.
Why is learning English important to everyone in the modern day world? Most people study English for work. Businesses worldwide use English as the universal language and medium of communication. To be able to either immigrate or work in English speaking continents like the US, Europe and Australia, one must pass examinations such as IELTS. This is also true if one want to enter a foreign school or university. But even outside the professional world, being able to communicate properly in English allows the ability to portray oneself better. This ability results to gaining better acceptance and understanding as well as respect from other people.
English communication is a skill that can be perfected only through constant practice and continuous exposure to the target language the available resources should be completely tapped so as to provide and encouraging atmosphere for learning and practicing the language.
Everyone recognize that English is an international language. English is used in writing and speaking by many people all over the world. It can be either as a first or second language. We even hear British, American, Australian, and even Singaporean English. Those various names of English are used as the first language in those countries. Furthermore, some countries have their own languages as a mother language but also use English mostly in daily communication.
Everyone is cognizant of the importance of learning the English language. And the role of English is most evident in one’s education. There is no doubt that English is the language of learning. Most of the world’s books are written in English. Most of the research papers are published in English and one cannot even think of studying science without learning English. The internet has transformed our lives and it would be funny to imagine an internet without English.
The role of English in changing any society has become manifold. The students reading in English medium institutions have better potentials and prospects in the global market. The craze for English has resulted in a growth of English Medium schools and colleges. These schools charge high fees and also affect the lifestyle of the students in them. No language can be a threat to the English language. English has revolutionized the world. It has become a global language. It has opened a plethora of opportunities in all fields. English is no more confined to classroom learning alone. It has being used now as a measuring rod in most of the jobs. With the advancement of technology, English serves as facilitator. Children of today become acquainted with computers and internet as exposure in English. It is true that English has empowered the youths. English has gained numberless opportunities for youths in their homelands as well as in foreign countries.
By: MARIA CRISTINA E. BAUTISTA | ENGLISH DEPARTMENT | BATAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
