English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca. Nowadays, English is the third most common native language in the world, after Mandarin and Spanish.

It is widely learned as a second language and is an official language of the United Nations, of the European Union, and of many other world and regional international organisations. If you want to speak to someone from another country, then the chances are that you will both be speaking English to do this. 

Additionally, English is the dominant business language, and it has become almost a necessity for people to speak English if they are to enter a global workforce. 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.

Finally, many of the world’s top films, books, and music are published and produced in English. Therefore, by learning English you will have access to a great wealth of entertainment and will be able to have a greater cultural understanding. If you speak English, you won’t need to rely on translations and subtitles anymore to enjoy your favourite books, songs, films, and TV shows. Watching movies and television programmes in the English language is also a great and fun way to learn it!