English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company in your home country or finding work abroad. Moreover, it is the language of international communication, media, and the internet, so learning English is important for socialization and entertainment, as well as for work! 

Let’s look at the 4 main reasons why studying English is so important: 

1. English is the language of international communication 

English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language of 53 countries and spoken by around 400 million people worldwide. Being able to speak English is not just about being able to communicate with native English speakers, it is the second most widely used language everywhere. If you want to talk to someone from another country, chances are both of you will be speaking English to do so. 

Learning English is important because it allows you to easily communicate with your global fellow citizens. Studying English at Mindchat will give you the opportunity to make friends with people from various different countries, using English as your common language! 

1. English is the language of business 

English is the dominant language in business and today it is a necessity for people who want to be part of the global workforce. Surveys around the world show that international business communication is most often conducted in English and many international companies expect their employees to be fluent. 

Multinational companies mostly have English as their official language. As early as 2010, Rakuten, a Japanese giant similar to Amazon and eBay, made it mandatory for its 7,100 Japanese employees to be proficient in English. Forward-thinking! 

The importance of learning English in the international market cannot be underestimated – it can truly change your life. 

3. Speaking English gives you access to a world of entertainment

Many of the world’s best movies, books, and music are published and produced in English. So, by learning it at Mindchat, you’ll have access to a wide variety of entertainment and gain a greater cultural understanding. 

If you are proficient, you’ll no longer have to rely on translations and subtitles to enjoy your favorite books, music, movies, and TV shows. Watching movies and TV shows in English is also a fun and effective way to learn! 

Here at Mindchat, our students are constantly encouraged to practice the language outside the classroom environment. Activities include watching movies, videos, music, and a lesson plan where the student has daily contact with it. 

4. Learning English brings more access to internet content

English is the language of the internet. It is estimated that 565 million people use the internet every day, and about 52% of the most visited websites in the world are displayed in English. Have you ever thought about the advantage that a student, such as a university student, has over their peers who do not speak  fluently when they need to deepen their knowledge and do academic work? 

It is important because it gives access to more than half of the internet content. Knowing how to read in English will allow you to access billions of pages of information that may not be available otherwise! 

Although learning English can be challenging, we can see that it has also become a very valuable resource and can create many opportunities! Those who are not fluent are at a cultural disadvantage in today’s world and market. Think about it.