2. REASONS FOR LEARNING A LANGUAGE 1. To improve global
understanding. 2. To improve employment potential. 3. To increase
native language ability. 4. To improve chances of entry into
college or graduate school. 5. To sharpen cognitive and life
skills. 6. To appreciate international literature, music and film.
7. To make travel more feasible and enjoyable. 8. To expand study
abroad options. 9. To increase understanding of oneself and one's
own culture. 10. To make lifelong friends.
3. LEARNING ENGLISH
4. 1) 400 million first language speakers Countries where
English is the first and often only language Countries where
besides English there is at least on other native tongue Countries
where English is not native, only official language 2) 700 million
second or foreign language speakers 3) Over a billion people
learning it right now!
5. MOREOVER, ... Over 80% of the information stored in the
world's computers is in English more than half the world's
scientific journals are in English It's the main language on the
Internet. It allows us to understand songs in English. It allows us
to watch films, TV programmes, soap operas.. in their original
language. GOOD LUCK!! English is not only the most useful language
in the world. It is also one of the easiest languages to learn and
to use. You'll enjoy learning it.
6. MOREOVER, ... Over 80% of the information stored in the
world's computers is in English more than half the world's
scientific journals are in English It's the main language on the
Internet. It allows us to understand songs in English. It allows us
to watch films, TV programmes, soap operas.. in their original
language. GOOD LUCK!! English is not only the most useful language
in the world. It is also one of the easiest languages to learn and
to use. You'll enjoy learning it.
