Importance of learning English

English is an international language. The position of English as an international language is incontestable in today’s world. This language is our only window on the world outside. Almost every nation of the world depends on this language for national and international affairs. In order to achieve higher education in a university in our country as well as in foreign countries, we need to learn English. Because all the books of university level are written in English. We should be aware of the fact that job advertisements nowadays often ask for a new good working knowledge of English. In this present age of IT revolution, English is a must. In order to know all the information in the computer of higher education, we should study different important books written in English. Today, more than 80% of all the information in the world’s computer is in English. English helps the business world to communicate across national borders. Business and trade relationship with other countries of the world is impossible except through the medium of English. Having a good command in English, learners can get scholarship from the foreign universities. So, to be cut off from English will mean a banishment from the world outside.

English is the most widely used language in various electronic modes of telecommunication. English also provides us with a suitable medium to be in contact with the potential thoughts and current affairs of the world and to absorb the best elements in the culture of the advanced nations of the world. If anyone seeks a job abroad, his or her proficiency in English is a must. Because of all these reasons, it is absolutely imperative that we acquire a sound command of English. So, we need to learn English and learn it well. Whether we like it or not, English happens to be our highway to success in life.