Why do we learn a language?
We learn a language to use it for communication.
Why do we learn English as a language?
We learn English as a language to communicate in English.
Why don't we learn other languages?
There is nothing stopping us from learning other languages. We can absolutely learn all the languages we need.
Then why is there so much focus on English?
English is one of the most used languages in international communication.
English is the language of trade, communication, science and major international media, literature, business, IT, internet, education, international conferences and events, official documents including terms and conditions that we daily agree to whenever we install a new app or use the internet.
It is the language of the global marketplace and many corporate giants have made English their official corporate language.
Many important global debates are tackled using the English language. We have massive challenges with the environment, social dislocation, wars and all sorts of things going on.
If we can't communicate in the common languages, we're really going to have difficulty solving these problems.
It's practically necessary to know English for many of the technological advancements that are happening everyday.
It abridges the communication gap in our travels and it gives us a wider access to knowledge, information and research.
It's such a common language that if we know it really well, it helps boost our confidence too, because we are able to have a conversation with a wide variety of audience and become really effective in using it as a language.
Speaking English doesn't make you British. As a matter of fact, it's the official language of over 50 nations worldwide.
Learn it as a language.
Here at BHA, we teach English in three languages (English, Urdu & Punjabi).
There is no shortcut to learning languages.
Find ways how to enjoy the process, and make it a pleasant activity.
Also,
-develop effective methods
-create a system
-plan ahead
-follow a routine
-make it a part of your everyday life
-learn in small chunks
-track your learning
-appreciate your own progress
Find effective methods you can use systematically over the period of some time in a way which you enjoy
Take the learning in your own hands, start speaking from day one and don't mind making mistakes. Learn from them.
Self success is the best motivation, it's a wonderful feeling.
If you still feel you need instructor coaching, find a qualified trainer to help you reach your language goals.
Learning English as a language helps to overcome everyday inaccuracies in newspapers, media, educational textbooks, road signs, maps, on packaging, in daily communication like emails, etc. The list goes on and on.
Errors in a language, any language, are not the ones to ignore.
Accurate display of information and effective use of language for communication are an asset for civilised societies.
You can browse the internet and find a ton of reasons why learning English is beneficial for you. Here is a list of some of them:
Another important reason to learn English is academic.
If you aspire for higher education, local or abroad, you need to have an excellent grip on English to succeed.
In local higher education you can manage through coordination with your teachers as they also speak the local languages.
But when we talk about foreign higher education, you will not only need to know English proficiently but you'll also have to prove this ability with an English proficiency exam score. Exams like IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Linguaskill, Duolingo, etc.
This ensures that you have sufficient knowledge to successfully pursue the line of education you wish to join.