A language is a set of signs which we learn to communicate with others. There are hundreds of languages in the world. Some of them are popular. English is one of them. It is considered to be the best language. This language helps us in many ways. Let’s see the most importance of them.
As an international language it is a useful tool of communication. Any one with a good command of English can communicate with outsides easily. It is said that “English is the window through which we can see the outside world” this statement speaks volumes for the importance of this language.
Nowadays almost all job interviews are held in English. There is a great demand for English educated youngster in the job market. So any one who feels at home in English can find attractive jobs easily here as well as abroad.
There are wonderful books in English with regard to all subjects under the sun. most of the facilities for higher education are available in English. Higher educational institutes like universities and technical colleges conduct their courses in English. So any one with a good knowledge of English can get an easy access to these facilities.
In multi-racial and multi-lingual nations such as Sri Lanka, India, Singapore and Malaysia this language serves as a link language and creates peace and harmony.
English is a rich language even complicated ideas can be expressed in a few words. For an example “To the world you are one but, to me you are the world ” . The great works of Shakespeare Milton, Wordsworth and the like are found in this language. One can say that these works are translated into other languages. It is true but, it is better to read original, if you want to enjoy the richness of this language.
The above facts clearly prove that this language is great of use to us. The more we neglect this language the more well suffer. So let’s pay more attention to this language and get the maximum benefit.
MSF. Nadhwa
Mahmud Ladies College
Kalmunai.