LEARNING
ENGLISH
The
importance of learning English cannot be overstated in an increasingly
interconnected and globalized world. For the millions of immigrants who travel
the world from non-English-speaking countries every year, learning to
communicate in English is important to enter and ultimately succeed in
mainstream English speaking countries. Working knowledge of the English
language can create many opportunities in international markets and
regions.
International Language
English
is the fourth most widely spoken native language in the world, and in terms of
sheer number of speakers, it is the most spoken official language in the world.
It is the primary language used in international affairs. The English language
has official status even in nations where it is not the primary spoken
language. English is indisputably the primary language of global trade and
commerce. In many countries, most tourism authorities and other officials in
contact with the public speak English to interact and engage with tourists and
immigrants.
Digital Age
While
progress has been made in language-translation software and allied
technologies, the primary language of the ubiquitous and all-influential World
Wide Web is English. English is typically the language of latest-version
applications and programs and new freeware, shareware, peer-to-peer, social
media networks and websites. Software manuals, hardware-installation guides and
product fact sheets of popular consumer electronics and entertainment devices
usually are available in English first before being made available in other
languages.
Higher Learning
In
universities and colleges in Great Britain, the Unites States, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, which attract the most number of
international students, the primary language of instruction is English. Most of
the top business schools, medical centers and advanced-study institutes are
located in North America and Great Britain, and English is the language used in
every activity at these institutions of higher learning. Most peer-to-peer
journals and technical periodicals that give international acclaim to
scientists, engineers, technologists, and technocrats are printed in English.
Anglo-Saxon Influence
The
influence of the United States and Great Britain on political affairs and
international relations for the past 100 years has ensured the proliferation
and acceptance of English as the primary spoken language in many countries. The
widespread acceptance of American pop culture also has contributed to the primacy
of the English language. A working knowledge of English is important for
diplomats and high-ranking officials in such major countries as Germany, Japan,
France, South Korea, Brazil, Italy, and Russia so they can better understand
the nuance and craft of global affairs and international diplomacy.
Job Opportunities
Knowing
English opens job and employment opportunities in many countries and markets.
Multilateral institutions and agencies in the four United Nation cities of New
York, Vienna, The Hague and Geneva recruit professionals with multilingual
skills but also expect the candidates to have good English-speaking skills. The
Commonwealth of Nations, made up of 50-plus countries that were former British
colonies or dependencies, also offers numerous employment opportunities to
those who understand and communicate in English.
10 REASONS TO LEARN ENGLISH
Learning English is important and people all over the world decide to
study it as a second language. Many countries include English as a second language
in their school syllabus and children start learning English at a young age. However,
do you know why learning English is so important? Here are ten good reasons to
study English:
1.
English is the most commonly spoken language in the
world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English!
2.
English is the language of science, of aviation,
computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of
getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of
finding work abroad.
3.
English is the official language of 53 countries. That
is a lot of people to meet and speak to.
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. If you
speak English, you won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to
enjoy your favourite books, songs, films and TV shows.
6.
English is also the language of the Internet. Many
websites are written in English – you will be able to understand them and to
take part in forums and discussions.
7.
English is based on a simple alphabet and it is fairly
quick and easy to learn compared to other languages.
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 programmes in
English. If you speak English, there’re lots of opportunities for you to find
an appropriate school and course to suit your academic needs.
10. Because
it’s fun! By learning English, you will also learn about other cultures. Few
experiences will make you grow as a person more than learning the values,
habits and way of life in a culture that is different from yours.
METHOD LEARN ENGLISH
In
general, we learn English by taking courses in the English language training,
where we will get the help of professional teachers. Then, there are some who
learn English as a self-taught, with reading English books, watch TV or movies,
or even watch a video tutorial on Youtube. However, in the end the method of
learning English well is through the two ways mentioned above. Each of these
methods, either through the help of an English teacher or learning self-taught,
has its advantages and disadvantages of each. If the combination will result in
a fairly effective method for studying the language.
English
lessons we get from schools or courses, of course, will allow us to better
understand the lesson, is not it? Not necessarily, because in this case, it all
depends on the quality of teaching itself. But, if teachers already qualified,
then the advantage for students is that, if there is material that is poorly
understood, the student can ask it directly to the teacher until he understood.
Another advantage is that the material received by the students has been
designed according to the needs and ability. The curriculum used in schools as
well as the course has been tested and qualified. However, all this will be
useless if students do not practice the art in their everyday lives. Herein
lies the shortcomings of this method, that is if we do not have the motivation
to learn outside of the lessons we derive from educational institutions, then
our ability will not develop because no monitor for the study.
Method
of learning English self-taught, which we are motivated to learn it themselves
via video tutorials or books, tend to be quicker to fruition when compared with
previous methods. This is caused by the value of motivation itself. If a person
has the intention of learning English, then the quantity of learning the
person, generally will be greater. However, the location of the problem is the
quality of the science that he received. Without anyone to monitor the extent
to which these people have grown to be difficult to be detected.
Thus,
the merger of the two would be a very effective method to get a good learning
outcomes. Namely, through the educational institutions with the help of a
teacher, as well as the motivation to train and develop the knowledge in
everyday life.
ADVANTAGES AND DISAVANTAGES OF
LEARNING ENGLISH BUSINESS
Learning
English is important, what else in the business world. Because this time the
world of work more glance at those who have English language skills. But
learning English, especially in the business world has its advantages and
disadvantages, the following advantages and disadvantages of learning English
business.
Advantages
Learning Business English is:
1.
Adding science to open up business opportunities in the English language;
2.
As the capital to find work because of the current world of work is more
focused on; the ability of businesses to use English mainly on foreign companies;
3.
Adding insight into the business world, especially by using language Inngris;
4.
Add the English vocabulary of the business world;
5.
Increase knowledge in a structured English tenses.
Disadvantages
Learning Business English is:
1.
We only just mastered the English language especially English in the business
world;
2.
Mother (Indonesian) less a concern again;
3.
other foreign languages are not developed because only fixated on the English
language.
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