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Introduction

The advantages of Learning English
Learning a language has been done by humans since birth.  Learn language starts from learning mother tongue, which is a natural thing natural.  But it is different from learning a second language or a foreign language. Briefly Littlewood (1984: 3) distinguishes these two terms namely "a "Second" language has social functions within the community where it is learned (e.g., as a lingua franca or as the language of another social group), whereas a "Foreign" language is learned primarily for contact outside one's own community ".  This opinion means that the second language has a function social in the society in which this is studied (for example, as the lingua franca or the language of other social groups), while foreign languages ​​are studied primarily for relationships outside the community itself.

 Meanwhile (Quirk 1972: 32) provides a definition of the second language, "a language necessary for certain official, social, commercial or educational activities within their own country "while foreign languages ​​are:" a language used by persons for communication across the frontier or with others who are not from their country ".  This opinion is interpreted that the second language as a language which is required during formal, social, commercial or educational activitiesin their own country "while foreign languages ​​are:" languages ​​that are used by people to communicate between borders or with other people who are not from their country. "Nunan (2005: 9) mentions" the ability to use a second language (knowing "how") would develop automatically if the learner was required to focus on meaning in the process of using the language to communicate ".  This opinion means that the ability to using a second language (knowing how) will develop automatically if the learner is directed to focus meaning in the process use language to communicate.  The second language referred to here is a foreign language that is generally studied by studentsin a scope school.

English is an international language in the world. Most people are using this language on the daily life. It is an important language because we use this language to communication with other country's people. We also use English in many places. For example, it is used in the international business, computer language, movies, and so on. As a result, many people think learning English can get big benefits. Why we say learning English can get big benefits? Because you can become an international person, because you can communicate with any people in the world.

Body
English has developed into a modern language which is spoken ideally throughout the world . Most native speakers of English come room Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Many developing countries are investing money for their students to learn English.  There are three major benefits for learning English.  English is important for communication purposes, to gain knowledge and to develop one’s career.

 Firstly, English is the chosen language of international communication. English has official or special status in at least seventy five countries with a total population of over two billion. Speakers of English as a second language probably outnumber those who speak it as a first language.  It is believed that one out of four of the world's population speaks English while the demand from the other three-quarters is increasing.  English is used by a large number of speakers worldwide and plays an important role in international communication.

(10) Secondly, English is important to access knowledge. Many books and research articles are printed in English. (11) English is the main language of books, newspapers, airports and air-traffic control, international business and academic conferences, science, technology, diplomacy, sport, international competitions, and advertising. Most scientists have to master English because they have to read as well as publish scientific articles in English. Furthermore, most of the world's electronically stored information is in English.  A knowledge of English helps to access much information available in the printed and electronic forms.

 Thirdly, English language proficiency is an additional advantage that helps you to develop your career. There are many professional jobs that require a good level in English. For example, a good command of English is an additional advantage when you work in a multi national company.  Business and commerce are increasingly driven by international trade and if you are going to grow in your job you need to be able to follow this trend. In addition, technical skills are essential in modern industries and you need to be able to both read and write technical English if you want to maintain your technical competence.

Therefore, competence in English gives you an added advantage in fields that require English language proficiency.

Conclusion
In conclusion, the importance of English as an international language is consistently showing positive trends.  The number of learners of English is growing because it is a useful language to master. Amongst others, it is beneficial to learn English because of its role as a lingua franca, to access knowledge and to develop one’s career.

(Source: Retrieved from: http://www.my-english-teacher.com. The benefits of learning
English.)


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