English, the undisputed champion of the world
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English, the undisputed champion of the world
Today English is used in every corner of the globe, and it is definitely the most spoken language on Earth. A lot of countries use English as their mother tongue and the inhabitants speak fluent English. Other countries give children English courses from a very young age. Most people have easy access to English via television and the Internet, and it is quite easy to learn because of its large amount of speakers. English is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives, whether we like it or not.
The importance of knowing English is increasing all the time. Take the job market as an example. English heavily influences the job market all over the world. Large companies have quarters in many different countries, and their workers have to be able to speak English. Besides, getting a high education usually requires English skills above the average. If you are to apply for admission at a university abroad, you have to be able to both read and write in English as well as to speak English. English is also used as a “common” language between people with different mother tongues. Isn’t it amazing how we can communicate and understand each other perfectly in a language that is not our own? Making contacts or new friends in other countries is also an important thing. If you speak English, that shouldn’t be a problem for you (unless you are anti-social).
English will open up a lot of doors for you and give you unique opportunities. Being bilingual or able to speak more than two languages increases your status in today’s society, especially if one of these languages is English. Lands like India and Spain have their very own versions of English: Hinglish and Spanglish. It sounds a little different from the “correct” English, but it is highly understandable. It is a great thing because the countries hold on to their traditions, yet they are still becoming more international.
Norway is a very small country in
English, the undisputed champion of the world
Today English is used in every corner of the globe, and it is definitely the most spoken language on Earth. A lot of countries use English as their mother tongue and the inhabitants speak fluent English. Other countries give children English courses from a very young age. Most people have easy access to English via television and the Internet, and it is quite easy to learn because of its large amount of speakers. English is becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives, whether we like it or not.
The importance of knowing English is increasing all the time. Take the job market as an example. English heavily influences the job market all over the world. Large companies have quarters in many different countries, and their workers have to be able to speak English. Besides, getting a high education usually requires English skills above the average. If you are to apply for admission at a university abroad, you have to be able to both read and write in English as well as to speak English. English is also used as a “common” language between people with different mother tongues. Isn’t it amazing how we can communicate and understand each other perfectly in a language that is not our own? Making contacts or new friends in other countries is also an important thing. If you speak English, that shouldn’t be a problem for you (unless you are anti-social).
English will open up a lot of doors for you and give you unique opportunities. Being bilingual or able to speak more than two languages increases your status in today’s society, especially if one of these languages is English. Lands like India and Spain have their very own versions of English: Hinglish and Spanglish. It sounds a little different from the “correct” English, but it is highly understandable. It is a great thing because the countries hold on to their traditions, yet they are still becoming more international.
Norway is a very small country in