Historical background of English Language

English was initially the language of England, but due to the British Empire in many countries,
English has become the primary or secondary language in the former British colonies such as
Canada, United States, Sri Lanka, India and Australia, etc. Currently, English is the primary
language of not only countries actively touched by British imperialism, but also many business and
cultural spheres dominated by those countries. 67 countries have English as their official language,
and 27 countries have English as their secondary language.

Reasons for Learning the English Language

Learning English is important, and people all over the world decide to study it as a second language.
Many countries have included English as a second language in their school syllabus, so children
start learning English at a young age. At the university level, students in many countries study
almost all their subjects in English in order to make the material more accessible to international
students. English remains a major medium of instruction in schools and universities. There are large
numbers of books that are written in the English language. Many of the latest scientific discoveries
are documented in English.
English is the language of the Internet. Knowing English gives access to over half the content on the
Internet. Knowing how to read English will allow access to billions of pages of information that may
not be otherwise available. With good understanding and communication in English, we can travel
around the globe. Knowing English increases the chances of getting a good job in a multinational
company. Research from all over the world shows that cross-border business communication is
most often conducted in English, and many international companies expect employees to be fluent
in English. Many of the world’s top films, books and music are produced in English. Therefore, by
learning English, we will have access to a great wealth of entertainment and will be able to build a
great cultural understanding.

Conclusion
English is one of the most used and dominant languages in the world. It has a bright future, and it
helps connect us to the global world. It also helps us in our personal and professional life. Although
learning English can be challenging and time-consuming, we see that it is also very valuable to learn
and can create many opportunities.