Whether for business, education, or social interaction, you may find that language is the barrier separating you from the international community. While there are a host of languages you could learn, English is considered to be one of the most important languages to learn.

In 2010, an estimate of 80-90% of all papers published in scientific journals was written in English. If this is not enough to convince you of the importance of English, you will find that there are over a billion pages of websites in English – which is the primary language of the internet. The number of ways English can come in handy is limitless!

Most international business is conducted in English and many international companies have minimum English language requirements in order to advance in your career. Even if the people in your workplace all speak your native tongue, you may find that corporate information is all in English! Having English as a skill would allow you to read and understand magazines, journals and newspapers that have worldwide recognition. It would also allow you to attend conferences and seminars, and connect with other individuals in your industry.