1.

English is one of the most widely spoken

languages
Why is English so important? One in five people in the world can speak or at least
understand English. There are over 400 million native speakers and English is one
of the official or main spoken languages in more than 50 countries. While
Chinese, Spanish, French and even Russian and German have many (native)
speakers and their importance have grown in the past few decades, the lowest
common denominator for people meeting and working together across the world is
still English.

2. English will open up opportunities for you

Another important reason for learning English is your increased chances of getting a
good job in a multinational company or working abroad. As the language of
business, it is important for employees to speak English when interacting with
colleagues in other countries and international customers. Put that way, speaking
English can make your career, so start learning now!

3. English will make you more desirable to

employers
Just imagine this: next time someone has to make a call to an English customer,
you'll volunteer and impress everyone around you. As already established, a good
reason for learning English is your career. You will feel more comfortable speaking
English, even with native speakers, and earn your manager's respect. Are you
looking for a promotion or even a new job? We can help you with that!

4. English gives you access to some of the world’s

best universities
Where do you want to study? Have you ever considered applying to Harvard, Yale,
Princeton or Stanford? Or one of the prestigious English universities Cambridge or
Oxford? Even if you are not interested in joining one of the big universities - since
English is spoken in so many different countries, there are thousands of schools
around the world that offer programmes in English. If you speak English, there are
lots of opportunities for you.
5. English is the language of some of the world’s
greatest literature
Did you always want to read the great English authors in their original language?
Learn English now and put your new language skills to good use by reading the
modern classics: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, a Stephen King novel or the
latest Lee Child thriller. As your English skills improve with every book you read, you
can then move on to read the old masters Charles Dickens, Jane Austen or Henry
James in their original English. Get learning now and you’ll be reading in no time!

6. English helps you get more from popular

culture
Ever caught yourself humming along a catchy tune but realising you didn't
know the lyrics so couldn’t sing along? Or worse, got caught by someone as
you were making up the lyrics yourself?

Have you ever looked up the lyrics of a song and realised you have been
singing the wrong words for months or years? Did you ever have to wait for
the translation of a new book by your favourite author or got annoyed with the
terrible dubbing of your favourite TV show?

This is an excellent reason to learn English! You’ll be able to read your

favourite author’s work in its original form, watch films and TV shows in
English without subtitles and sing along to your favourite song.

7. English grammar is actually quite simple -

honestly
While the vocabulary and pronunciation can be a bit difficult to learn at times,
grammar is much easier than that of other European languages. There are
only two genders, only one definite and indefinite article each and cases don't
really matter at all... it's incredibly easy to get good working knowledge of
English, then it's just a matter of widening your vocabulary and improving your
pronunciation.

8. English opens up your world to knowledge

This is a bit of a no-brainer: Most of the content available on the internet is in
English. Many sites are created in English and translated to other languages,
but many businesses don't bother with translations because so many people
speak English. Knowing English will allow you to access information that may
otherwise not be available to you!
9. English improves your memory and keeps
your brain engaged
Another, maybe somewhat unexpected reason for learning English is a good
memory! There is some evidence that suggests being bilingual (and even just
the process of studying another language) can protect your brain as you get
older. Some types of dementia are diagnosed as much as five years later in
people who know more than one language compared to people with dementia
who only speak one language.

10. It only takes 10 minutes a day to learn

English
This is a great reason for learning English. Many studies suggest that -
instead of sitting down in a language class for two hours a week - it is much
better to study a little bit at a time, regularly. Download the busuu app and
you’ll be able to learn anytime and anywhere, whenever you have a few
minutes to spare. Don’t look for more reasons to learn English, study for 10
minutes every day and you’ll be fluent in no time.

You see there are many more reasons than you really need for learning
English, so register now and download our Android oriOS apps so you can
learn on the go.