The Importance of Learning English

                       

English is a widely-spoken language and the most common language in the world. Many people speak English as their first language or – if they are non-native – as their second language. The resources to learn English are endless. You can find them on the Internet for free or pay to take an online English course. Improve your listening by watching movies, videos, or cartoons in English; Improve your pronunciation by singing English songs; and tons of other ways to learn English.

Personally, I think having the ability to speak English is very important. You don’t have to be hyper polyglot, you just have to learn one language; English. After that, you can communicate easily with other people around the world. It will be easy for you to travel abroad. While learning a few words in local language is a good idea, English will become a bridge for the communication gap on your travels. Furthermore, English will help you to have a better job opportunities. Almost all of basic qualifications to get a job is have to be fluent in writing and speaking English, especially, for applying in large or international companies.

As more people concentrate about the advantages of English, they start to abandon their native language. In my country, young people are already mixing Bahasa Indonesia with English and it is now becoming a trend. Nowadays, parents teach their kids to speak English and it become their first language. Some of the kids sometimes cannot speak Bahasa Indonesia. Sooner or later, Indonesia will lost its original language.

Finally, it is important to have a global language. It will simplify communication among the people around the world, but don’t let it make us forget about our native language.

          
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