Many people choose to learn English as their second language.  In most countries, English is taught as a second language in schools and children from a young age start to learn English.

However, do you know why learning English is so important? Here are ten good reasons to take an English language course.

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But why is learning English so important?  Below are ten good reasons to take English language classes.

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1. English the the most commonly spoken language worldwide. One of five people can speak or at least understand English!
    

2. English opens up an entire world of international careers as it is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy and tourism.  
    

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 Hollywood.  If you learn English, there will be no more relying on subtitles to enjoy your favourite movies.
    

6. English is also the language of the Internet. The majority of websites are written in English so not only will you be able to understand but also 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 a useful tool to have but it gives you a lot of satisfaction as you make progress. 
    

9. Proficiency in English will significantly improve your chances of being accepted to a university and to graduate school.
    

10. Learning English will allow you to learn about other people and cultures.  There is nothing that is more valuable than that!