“Do you speak English?” – we can often hear this question when we travel abroad. Although there are more than 3 thousand languages in the world, English is the most widely spoken language today. It’s not as easy as Esperanto and probably not as beautiful as French but still it’s an international language which has become official in almost 40 countries. Modern English is widely used in international business, politics, sports, medicine, tourism and science. It is everywhere nowadays: in different signs, clothing labels, shops and computers. Besides it is becoming more and more essential if you want to enter a university or apply for a good and well-paid job. We can also study the most popular language as a nice hobby because there are so many beautiful songs, interesting films and useful Internet sites in English.

It’s rather hard but quite possible to speak English fluently and correctly. But you should work hard at the new language and study its grammar, spelling and vocabulary. You need to listen to educational records frequently, watch films in the original with subtitles and attend language courses. And if you can afford it you should travel to English-speaking countries because it’s a great experience to talk to native speakers there.

The language of Shakespeare seems to be a universal means of communication for a long time. So mastering English today is a must for every educated person and it is sure to give you much confidence and knowledge. Studying the language can be very exciting and enjoyable. I fully agree with a proverb: “A new language is a new world.”