the importance of English in this generation

Philippines
December 19, 2006 2:48am CST
english as we all know is the universal language. however, there are still a few countries which do not adopt English as a second language. not that i am strongly reinforcing this to those country, however, in my own opinion, English is indeed essential to our lives to be able to grow as a person widenin our views as we engage into interpersonal interactions. as an english teacher to koreans, i have realized how lucky i am as a Filipino , who have learned english in school since primary years i school. not only does it gives me the benefit to get a job , but the fulfillment is different as you use the language like your own. it is indeed undeniable that more and more people are exerting their effort in learning English to the extent that they study abroad just to be able to speak the language.Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, among others are now exhausting all means just be able to learn the language for the betterment of their relationship with foreigners, fo trade and business and others by merely using it as they travel, for it is impossible tat all people from each corner of this world be familiar with their native language. as experienced, when i went to china a few months ago, it was very hard to communicate with the native chinese for only a very few people speak english. even so, they feel uncomfortable using the language because they are used in using the language as part of their daily routines. so even when you need to buy something, you have to do it by sign language which is pretty funny. nowadays, one of your passports to land a job easily is to be well equipped wit your english proficiency. therefore, we must try to ameliorate our english proficiency to be able to compete in this world.
1 response
• India
20 Dec 06
hi.. i am waseem.. same as you even i am an English teacher in an institution which is an MNC... i feel like english is essence in today's life.. here in india English is Booming like anything... k we shall carry the discussion.. hey i would be delightful to be your friend
• Philippines
21 Dec 06
no problem! we're friends from now on! hehe glad to know we have the same job
• China
15 Feb 07
I aslo want to study english well, I think my problem is oral english,and listenning english,because i can read the english newspaper, the article,but I hard to understand the oral english. mybe I should enhance my audition