Learning English is important, but firstly, why is it a good idea to learn any new language?

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學(xué)習(xí)英語很重要，但首先，為什么學(xué)習(xí)任何新語言都是一個(gè)好主意？

Learning a new language can be an enjoyable experience at any age. People learn new languages for many different reasons, such as travel or work, and the benefits can be incredibly worthwhile, whatever the reason.

學(xué)習(xí)一門新語言在任何年齡都應(yīng)該是一次愉快的經(jīng)歷。人們出于許多不同的原因?qū)W習(xí)新語言，例如旅行或工作，無論出于何種原因，都非常值得。

Studying a foreign language can increase cultural knowledge and can help you feel more confident when travelling. It’s also a fact that learning a second language improves brain functionality. Studies show that people who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask and better listening skills.

學(xué)習(xí)一門外語可以增加文化知識(shí)，并可以幫助您在旅行時(shí)感到更加自信。學(xué)習(xí)第二語言可以改善大腦功能也是一個(gè)事實(shí)。研究表明，會(huì)說多種語言的人可以提高記憶力，解決問題和批判性思維的能力，增強(qiáng)了注意力，多任務(wù)處理能力和更好的聽力技巧。

Sounds great, right? So, now you know that it’s a good idea to learn a language, why is it important to learn English?

聽起來很棒，對吧？所以，現(xiàn)在你知道學(xué)習(xí)一門語言是個(gè)好主意，為什么學(xué)習(xí)英語很重要？

1. English is a global language

English is spoken at a useful level by some 1.75 billion people worldwide – that’s one in every four! Being able to speak English is not just about being able to communicate with native English speakers – if you want to speak to someone from another country then the chances are that you will both be speaking English to do this!

1. 英語是一種全球語言

全球約有17.5億人使用英語，也就是說每四個(gè)人中就有一個(gè)！能夠說英語不僅僅是能夠與母語為英語的人交流 - 如果你想和來自另一個(gè)國家的人說話，那么你們倆都有可能通過說英語來交流！

2. Studying English can help you get a job

English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad.

2. 學(xué)習(xí)英語可以幫助你找到工作

英語在科學(xué)，航空，計(jì)算機(jī)，外交和旅游都是一種普遍的語言。懂英語會(huì)增加你在本國的跨國公司找到好工作或在國外找工作的機(jī)會(huì)。

3. With English, you can study all over the world

Since English is spoken in so many different countries there are lots of schools and universities around the world that offer programmes in English. If you have a good level of academic English, there are lots of opportunities for you to find an appropriate school and course to suit your needs. In addition, many of the world’s prestigious universities are situated in English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. To earn a position at one of these prestigious universities it is paramount to be able to read, write, speak and listen in English.

3.使用英語，您可以在世界各地學(xué)習(xí)

由于英語在許多不同的國家/地區(qū)使用，因此世界上有許多學(xué)校和大學(xué)提供英語課程。如果你有一個(gè)很好的學(xué)術(shù)英語水平，你有很多機(jī)會(huì)找到一個(gè)合適的學(xué)校和課程，以滿足你的需求。此外，世界上許多著名的大學(xué)都位于說英語為主的國家，如英國，美國和澳大利亞。要在這些著名的大學(xué)之一獲得職位，能夠用英語閱讀，寫作，說和聽是至關(guān)重要的。

4. English is the language of the media industry

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!

4. 英語普遍應(yīng)用于媒體行業(yè)

如果您會(huì)說英語，則無需再依賴翻譯和字幕即可欣賞您最喜愛的書籍，歌曲，電影和電視節(jié)目！

5. It is the language of the Internet

English is also a particularly important language online with the highest percentage of content on the internet written in English. As well as this, some of the world’s largest tech companies are based in English speaking countries.

5.它在互聯(lián)網(wǎng)是一種普遍的語言

英語也是一種特別重要的在線語言，互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上用英語編寫的內(nèi)容比例最高。除此之外，一些世界上最大的科技公司都位于英語為主的國家。

6. It will help you to understand other languages

Generally speaking, English is one of the easiest languages to learn with its simple alphabet. And once English is mastered you will have developed abilities and practices that you did not have before. These skills will transfer to any other language that you learn.

6.它將幫助您理解其他語言

一般來說，英語是用簡單的字母表學(xué)習(xí)的最容易學(xué)習(xí)的語言之一。一旦掌握了英語，您將擁有以前沒有的能力和實(shí)踐。這些技能將延伸到您學(xué)習(xí)的任何其他語言中。

7. Travelling is a lot easier with a good knowledge of English

Even if you are in a country where English is not the official language, chances are that English will still be used as a tool for communication!

7.如果英語知識(shí)很好，旅行會(huì)容易得多

即使您所在的國家/地區(qū)英語不是官方語言，英語仍可能被用作溝通工具！

8. You can learn more than just the language!

Good knowledge of English will allow you to access films, music and literature from hundreds of countries around the globe. Not to mention the fact that numerous books from across the world are translated into English. Therefore, by understanding English, you are unlocking the door to a whole world of new information and knowledge!

8.您可以學(xué)到的不僅僅是語言！

良好的英語知識(shí)將使您能夠欣賞來自全球數(shù)百個(gè)國家的電影，音樂和文學(xué)作品。更不用說來自世界各地的許多書籍被翻譯成英文的事實(shí)。因此，通過理解英語，您正在打開通往整個(gè)新信息和知識(shí)世界的大門！