.Tuesday, July 20, 2010 ' 8:15 PM Y
Learning English language is highly essential since it is a common and popular language used worldwide. In Singapore, English language serves as a bridge of communication among the different racial group and connects them.
From the article given, Beijing has implemented several means to improve the nations English language standard. A minimum of 60 percent of shop assistants, receptionists and hairdressers under 40 will be required to pass English tests by 2015, as will 80 percent of police officers. By applying these methods, shop assistants, police officers and receptionists will not face any communication barriers when interacting with tourists or foreigners.
Communicating in English has several benefits. Having the capability to communicate in English language plays a role when one enters the job sector in Singapore. In the job sector, English language is the foremost criteria to ensure your eligibility in the company. Over the years, English language has aid the commercial transactions around the globe. Speaking in English enables the different multi-ethnic groups to understand what they are conveying to each other.
Schools are emphasizing to students on the importance of English language. This can be illustrated in the education system. For example, for the O-level examination in secondary school, students gain admission to junior colleges or polytechnics based on L1R5 aggregate. English language is a compulsory subject that students must take. The grade that a student achieves for the English subject will be included and is a huge component in the L1R5 aggregate system. In schools, subjects like Science and Mathematics must be taught in English.
People are constantly catching up with English language. Extracted from an article, “Importance of English Language in India”, it states that the study of English assist in developing the country. Knowledge of the language is required in job tasks. Without English language, mechanics, technicians and engineers cannot progress. Communicating in English also applies to the leaders of India. Learning and understanding 10 to 15 different languages by heart is extremely impossible for them to achieve. A country depends on their leaders to lead the way. If the leaders themselves are incapable of communicating in a fluent manner, how will the nation survive?
We are living in the world of globalization. English language is a common language that we often use in our communication. English language should be cherished and continuous learning of the language should be encouraged.
julia.
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