Why do we learn the English language?

Some time ago an anonymous newspaper columnist called the modern Earth «a world village». It actually means that year by year the globe is getting smaller with the development of communication means and increase in transportation velocities. People of different countries and nations have to get along well with the progress in world trade and technology as well as with each other. So, it is very wise to learn foreign languages. «Knowledge is power», one of the great men said. Speaking a foreign language one can not only read the papers, magazines and original books by outstanding writers, but as well watch satellite TV programs, travel easily in the different parts of the world. Besides, understanding and speaking a foreign language or two became necessary while applying for a good and well-paid job.

First English spreaded over the globe with the development of British empire. Then success of American industry and the growth of exports in technologies made the similar impact on the circulation of the language. And the third factor of the last decades is remarkable increase in computer-related equipment and technologies as well as the influence of British and American pop culture and video entertainment.

Fortunately, I began learning English even before I could understand the advantages of speaking and understanding it. Now I know that it is a must for a XXI century professional no matter what job to choose. The world is getting smaller and international connections tighter. One can not do well without one of the common European languages.

I learn English because I want to read Kingsley Amis and James Joyce in their native language. I like Hemingway and Lewis Carroll. They are quite different when translated or abridged. Besides, I like to travel. Speaking English, I shall have no troubles looking for a room or a meal anywhere in the world. I like to talk and make friends with people from different countries. Last autumn I took membership in the Moscow Student Pen-Pal Club and now I have much fun writing letters to my Swiss and American pen-friends. I hope, some day we shall meet each other and have a good time in Moscow.

There are also international friendship camps both in Russia and abroad where you can meet boys and girls from around the globe. They rarely can speak Russian which is much more difficult to learn than English. In a word, I understand that I have to learn English hard and in a proper way.

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