{"id":453,"date":"2021-06-13T20:42:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T17:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rifkinscollege.com\/blog\/?p=453"},"modified":"2021-06-13T20:42:05","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T17:42:05","slug":"important-why-should-i-learn-english-5-compelling-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rifkinscollege.com\/blog\/important-why-should-i-learn-english-5-compelling-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Important: Why Should I Learn English? -5 Compelling Reasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

English is often described as \u201cthe language of opportunity\u201d, and by the time you get to the end of this article, you\u2019ll certainly concur. Whether you want to take English as Second Language (ESL) or want to study English as a Foreign Language (EFL), studying the subject at Rifkins College-Mombasa<\/a> will be one of the most rewarding decisions you could ever make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, if you have to study an extra language as part of a course, then choose English. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s find out\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. English is one of the most widely spoken languages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it comes second to Mandarin (Chinese) in terms of the total number of speakers, English<\/a> is the language that you will find handy as it is the most widely spoken language in more countries than any other language. Therefore, your efforts at studying it will not be in vain. Apart form the UK, a significant 60 nations out of the 196 have English as the official language and more have it as one of the national languages. English is spoken in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Besides, it the language of international relations and diplomacy. It\u2019s the language of the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), NATO, the European Free Trade Association, and the Commonwealth. What\u2019s more, English is the commonly adopted second language of people in many more countries, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Holland. It is approximated that there are 1.5 billion English speakers and a billion more learning the language.<\/p>\n

Wouldn\u2019t you want to be part of this international community?<\/p>\n

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  1. English will open up more opportunities for you<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Even in countries where English is not an official language, it is often used as a lingua franca. Being an effective English speaker will enable you interact freely in numerous states and opens up opportunities for you in terms of the nations where you would like to work or visit! Also, careers that involve lots of travel or international exposure as in the case of the airline, tourism and film industries, English is their official language, and many employers in these sectors will require evidence of a certain level of proficiency in English before they consider employing you.<\/p>\n

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    1. English will make you more marketable to employers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      English has been referred to as \u201cthe language of business\u201d, and it\u2019s not hard to see why. If you have ambitions to become an international businessperson, it\u2019s essential that you\u2019re able to speak English fluently; business conducted internationally is done in English more often than not. Even if you\u2019re not thinking of living and working abroad, that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t find English a helpful language to put on your CV. There may well be plenty of English-speaking multinational corporations withinKenya. What\u2019s more, English skills are just as desirable to employers in your own country and language as they are to employers in English-speaking countries.<\/p>\n

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      1. English is the language of some of the world\u2019s greatest literature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Talk of classical writings like the works of Shakespeare. Many literature materials were originally written in English and although translations exist, they do not do them much justice. Reading the books in their original English version presents an opportunity to further understand the language and enjoyment while at it. Some of the classical literature by renowned authors include classics as Emily Bronte\u2019s Wuthering Heights<\/em>, George Orwell\u2019s 1984 <\/em>and Animal Farm<\/em>, Jane Austen\u2019s Pride and Prejudice<\/em>, our very own Ngugi wa Thiong\u2019os A Grain of Wheat <\/em>and Chinua Achebe\u2019s Things Fall Apart<\/em>and A Man of the People <\/em>to mention a few.<\/p>\n

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        1. English offers a fantastic intellectual challenge!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Do you enjoy solving mysteries and challenges? Learn English.<\/p>\n

          English<\/a> is undisputedly one of the harder languages to learn. That is the case given the diverse grammar rules and numerous exceptions to the rules. It takes dedication and perseverance for one to reach the proficiency level. That reality coupled with the exposure to a myriad of cultures as you explore English speaking countries makes learning English a thrilling encounter for anyone one up for a challenge.<\/p>\n

          By now you must be convinced that learning English would surely be beneficial. Join Rifkins College-Mombasa<\/a> and learn from some of the best masters of the Queen\u2019s language.<\/p>\n

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          English is often described as \u201cthe language of opportunity\u201d, and by the time you get to the end of this article, you\u2019ll certainly concur. Whether you want to take English as Second Language (ESL) or want to study English as a Foreign Language (EFL), studying the subject at Rifkins College-Mombasa will be one of the … <\/p>\n

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