In Runet you will not find even a tenth of what is in English-language sources. For comparison: from the sites existing in 2017 Usage of content languages for websites. only 6.7% in Russian, and in English - 51.3%.
Having learned English, you will no longer depend on the opinion of copywriters who decide what to translate and what not.
You will search for information not limited to the Runet, read the opinions of foreign experts, study scientific research, check foreign news.
A lot of information can be gleaned from English-language videos on YouTube: from analysis of exercises to cooking recipes and playing musical instruments.
If you decide to learn English online and are looking for a suitable resource, try Puzzle English. This is a serious tool that develops all skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and keeps a keen interest in classes. At the moment, with its help, about four million users with different levels of training learn English.
To improve your English skills faster and discover a world of new information, try the Personal Plan from Puzzle English. This is a flexible, customizable learning plan that caters to your language level, interests, and needs. With this plan, you will be able to focus on reading, listening comprehension or vocabulary, which will be useful for mastering any information on the Internet.
2. Watch movies in original
You will finally be able to find out how your favorite actors actually talk, hear their unique intonations. Most likely, many films will open before you in a new way and you will want to review all your favorite films and TV shows - now without translation.
At first, it may be difficult for you to understand English speech, as it will be fast, with special accents, slang words and abbreviations.
To get used to it faster, Puzzle English offers a unique teaching method - Video Puzzles. You watch a short video in English, and then combine individual words into sentences from the video. A fun way to learn that simultaneously builds your vocabulary and teaches you to understand English speech.
3. Get more out of travel
English is the official language in 59 countries around the world. In addition to Great Britain, it is spoken in the USA and Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, and many African countries. English is understood almost throughout Europe, as well as in many countries popular among tourists.
In English, you will be able to explain yourself faster without fear of being misunderstood, order food in a restaurant without help, explain to a taxi driver where to take you, as well as make acquaintances with tourists from different countries and penetrate deeper into the culture of the visited country.
If you want to learn English for your travels, Puzzle English offers the Puzzle Academy travel course - fun video lessons with a native speaker on the topic of travel. From the lessons of an Irish teacher, you will learn everything you need for a successful trip to an English-speaking country: about transport, food, shopping, housing, culture and much more.
4. Understand what is being sung in your favorite compositions
When you learn to understand English by ear, you will discover the meaning of your favorite foreign songs. It is one thing to read the translation on the site, and quite another to understand in the process of listening.
However, lyrics are filled with parables and slang even more than films, and it takes some experience to translate and understand them correctly. In the section Puzzle English "Songs" you will find many well-known songs with translation and karaoke, as well as video analyzes from which you will learn a lot about set expressions and allegories.
5. Earn more
According to How to write a working resume in English: 5 main rules. HeadHunter, in Russia, in positions requiring knowledge of the English language, the salary of employees is 30–40% higher than in those where this is not required.
As a rule, programmers and testers, financiers, HR specialists, and top managers need a foreign language. If a company is already working with foreign partners or intends to do so in the future, English may be needed by all its employees: from an engineer to a manager.
Knowledge of English, along with other professional qualities, can become a ticket to a foreign representative office of a company or help you get a job in foreign giants like Google.
If you need English for work or business, Puzzle Academy has a Business English course. During the course, a Canadian teacher will tell you how to write a resume, make a presentation, conduct a telephone conversation and much more.
6. Expand your social circle
Communicating with foreigners, you will learn a lot about the culture and lifestyle in different countries, and if you ever decide to travel, pen pals will show you the real country - away from the tourist routes.
You can meet foreigners on specialized sites or through social networks, communicate by correspondence or by calling over the Internet. Talking via video calls is good for language acquisition and just plain fun, but it can be difficult to deal with shyness and fear at first.
Learning foreign languages is important nowadays. I think that any educated person must learn foreign languages. But I prefer English to other foreign languages. Why? English is becoming a global language. A half of billion people in the world use English at home or work. English is the language which is known for the most part of our fine, magnificent and surprising world. English is so widespread that it has become the standard language for all kinds of international communication.
A lot of problems of the 21st century, such as the problems of war and peace, ecology, can not be solved without speaking the same language.
The English language is now the first language of about 350 million people, the native language of 12 nations and the official language of more than 33 nations. It means that one of seven people in the world speaks English.
English is also the international language of businesspeople, pilots and air traffic controllers, sportsmen, scientists and students. If you want to be a stewardess, a pilot or an air control officer you have to learn English, the language of international communication. Every year thousands of people from Russia go to different countries as tourists or to work. They can't go without knowing the language of the country they are going to. A modern engineer or even a worker cannot work with an imported instrument or a machine if he is not able to read the instruction how to do that.
Some people learn English because they need it in their work; others to travel aboard and for lots of people learning English is just a hobby.
I have been learning English since the age of 11. I like learning English very much. But I like and know well my native language, Russian. The great German poet Goethe once said: “He, who knows no foreign language, does not know his own one.” I agree with him. The knowledge of English helps me to learn Russian.
The knowledge of English is a great power. I need to know English. I must appreciate and embrace this knowledge as the key to achievement of my dream. I hope my progress in English will be very good.
Translation:
Learning foreign languages is important these days. I think that a cultured and modern person should learn foreign languages. But I prefer English. Why? English is becoming a global language. Half a billion people in the world use English at home or at work. English is a language that is known throughout our beautiful, majestic and wonderful world. English is so widespread that it has become the standard language for all kinds of international communication.
The problems of the 21st century, such as the problems of war and peace, ecology, cannot be solved without speaking the same language.
English is spoken by more than 350 million people, is the native language of 12 nations and the official language of more than 33 nationalities. This means that every seventh person in the world speaks English.
English is also the international language of businessmen, pilots and air traffic controllers, athletes, scientists and students. If you want to be a flight attendant, pilot or air traffic controller, you must learn English, the language of international communication. Every year thousands of people from Russia go to different countries as tourists or work. They cannot go without knowing the language of the country they are going to. A modern engineer, or even a worker, cannot work with an imported tool or machine unless he is able to read the instructions on how to do it.
Some people learn English because they need it at work, others travel abroad a lot, and for many, learning English is a favorite pastime.
I started learning the language at the age of 11. I really like him. But I also love my native Russian. The great German poet Goethe once said: "He who does not know a foreign language does not know his own." I agree with him, everything is known in comparison. Knowing English helps me learn Russian.
Knowing English is a great power. I need to know English. I must appreciate and accept this knowledge as the key to achieving my dreams. I hope that my progress in English will be good.
Tanskaya Galina
Perhaps only the Chinese will disagree with the fact that today English is the most popular and demanded language. In the rest of the world (and in China too), this language is used in education, business, science, travel, films and on the Internet. People who know English can communicate with people from almost all over the world, share their experience and gain new knowledge.
There are ten reasons why you should learn English:
If you are applying for a new job, most likely you will see a column in the questionnaire in which there will be a requirement: English proficiency. If it is, it will definitely help you in resolving this issue. Just imagine what a huge number of people are hired by international companies!
The better you train your memory, the better your brain works. A good memory is always useful! And the best way to do this is to learn a new language.
You will be able to watch programs, concerts and films in the original, without translation, which hides half the meaning. Watching the film without translation will be very interesting for you, you will see and HEAR the good intonation and clear voice of the actors.
English is easy to learn. Now there are many courses, methods and language schools, thanks to which quickly learning English has become not a dull duty (as it was at school), but a pleasant hobby. Modern Oxford methods teach lively, interesting communication, not clichéd phrases from a textbook.
A good command of English will definitely come in handy while you are abroad. You can always find a common language with people from another country. You will be able to understand everything the guide says. If you get lost, knowing English will definitely help you get back to your hotel.
English is the language of technology. Equipment, websites, computer programs - they all use it as the main one. If you know this language, getting the desired information from the Internet around the world will not be a problem for you! In addition, the whole world of online shopping will open for you: e-bay, amazon and other sites.
Now through the Internet you can communicate with people from different countries. Make new acquaintances, friends and even loved ones... Thanks to the knowledge of English, you can make your life interesting and vibrant.
For most people, knowing a foreign language is a good opportunity to earn money. You can translate various texts, letters, literature, documents and abstracts.
Knowledge of a foreign language will never hurt anyone in life. He is able to expand opportunities in any field of activity. There may come a day in your life when knowing another language will be of great benefit to you.
It is believed that now every educated person should know English. But many people do not have enough time and desire to start studying it.
In this article, we look at 29 motivating reasons why you should know English. And it is not just words. We show real success stories of our students.
Proficiency in English can improve and make your life easier in many areas. How? Let's see.
English for work and professional development
One of the main reasons for learning English is the opportunity to apply your knowledge in the workplace. Knowledge of English and the ability to use it will help you:
1. Get a better paying job.
Now, when looking for a job, almost every interesting vacancy indicates a requirement - English proficiency. Knowing the language, you can get a job in international a company where the salary level is higher + there are various additional options (gym, insurance, business trips).
It is very important for every professional to keep abreast of the latest trends in their field. Unfortunately, in many areas, Russian sources are much inferior to foreign ones. Today, 85% of all scientific papers are published first in English. Knowing the language, you will be able to read books, articles and blogs of foreign authors that have not yet been translated into Russian, and, perhaps, will not be translated.
3. Find partners and suppliers at international exhibitions.
At international exhibitions, everyone speaks English, despite the fact that participants come from all over the world. It is at such events that contracts are concluded and new partners are found.
4. Participate in international conferences and trainings.
Conferences and trainings are held in many areas: medicine, programming, law, marketing, sales, etc. Knowing the language, you can take part in them and get a lot of useful information that you use in your work.
For example, people very often come to our Easy Speak courses to learn a language for this very reason.
5. Use foreign sites.
You can find a lot of useful information on the Internet in English. New trends, current cases, research appear every day. Very useful for professionals who are trying to apply new technologies in their work.
6. Negotiate with partners on your own.
English is necessary in international business, as all negotiations are conducted in it. Knowing the language, it will be easy for you to establish contacts with partners, because personal contact is always much more pleasant than communication through a third party.
7. Go on business trips to other countries.
Of course, everyone wants to combine business with pleasure: to work and at the same time be able to see different countries. When choosing between several employees, the authorities will make a choice in favor of an employee who is fluent in the language.
English for travel
All people love to travel! What could be better than discovering new countries? What are the benefits of speaking English to travelers? Knowing the language, you will be able to:
8. Travel alone
You do not need to overpay travel agencies. You can easily buy tickets, book a hotel and go on a trip. This is especially true when you like to travel around cities rather than sit in one place. You can decide for yourself how many days and in which city you should stay.
9. You can always settle problems with the hotel.
If you paid for a room with a sea view, and you were settled with a view of the wall of a neighboring building, you can always solve this problem with the help of knowledge of the language. Also, knowledge of the language will come in handy if you need additional hotel services or something in your apartment does not work.
10. Do not overpay for hotels.
Now there are a lot of resources that allow you to contact a person anywhere in the world and rent accommodation from him in advance, which will, of course, be cheaper than a hotel room. Also, many people are willing to shelter travelers for free. For this, too, there are special sites. Registration and communication on them, of course, takes place in English.
When planning a trip, all people study reviews about hotels, cities, etc. Many of them are mostly written in English, especially about places where our compatriots rarely go. With knowledge of the language, you will easily understand whether it is worth booking a hotel room or not.
Need to buy sunblock or juice? No problem. Knowing English, you will not stand in front of a shop window for half an hour, guided by the pictures on the labels.
13. Be able to bargain.
Many sellers, especially in the markets, are willing to give you a significant discount, you just have to ask them. If you speak English, they won't have a chance to say they don't understand you.
14. Learn about culture and traditions from locals, not guides.
Do you want to feel the culture of the locals? Who else but they will be able to tell you where to go and what to see in order to better understand their traditions and values? You just need to ask.
15. Visit museums on your own.
Walking around the city and stumbled upon an interesting museum, you can buy a ticket yourself without overpaying for a Russian-speaking guide. Moreover, not all museums have them. After all, usually all excursions in museums are conducted in English.
16. Navigate the terrain.
You will not be afraid to get lost when you go for a walk. Knowing the language, you can always ask for directions or read signs.
17. Rent a car and not be deceived.
18. Make friends in different countries.
Speaking fluent English, you will meet and communicate with many interesting people. It is much more interesting to talk with your new acquaintances, and not to communicate with gestures.
19. Ability to receive discounts and gifts.
Communicating in a friendly manner with hotel staff, you always have a chance to get a discount or a gift. Naturally, in almost every country, the staff of hotels, restaurants and entertainment establishments speaks English.
English for life
But what if you don't need English for work or travel yet? In this case, you can get the following benefits in your daily life! Knowing English, you will be able to:
20. Get an international education
Many foreign universities are happy to accept people from other countries to study. Moreover, there are both paid and free educational institutions. Knowing the language, you can enter and receive a quality education that will be valued both in Russia and abroad.
21. Go to live abroad
There are people who really want to live in warm countries, but because they don't know English, they just can't do it. By learning the language, you can make your dream come true!
22. Find your love.
Many girls dream of meeting a foreigner and going to live abroad. With knowledge of English, this is much easier to do. Usually in these cases, foreign dating sites are used, where you can find your soul mate.
23. Watch films in the original and understand humor.
You may not always get a good translation. There is only one way to avoid the liberties of translators - to watch movies and TV shows in the original.
24. Don't wait for an episode of your favorite series/movie to be translated.
Sometimes a considerable amount of time passes between the release of a series / film in the English version and its translation into Russian. Why wait when you can watch the original?
25. Sing your favorite songs and understand what you are singing.
Understanding the meaning of songs is very valuable for people who love English songs and have English-speaking idols.
26. Play games and use applications in English.
Have you ever had situations when you downloaded a game / application and disappointedly deleted it just because it was not possible to switch to Russian? Knowing English, you will be able to use any applications that you like.
27. Watch news from English-speaking countries.
If you are interested in politics and events that take place in the world, you will receive information from primary sources.
28. Use programs in English.
Many professional programs do not have Russian language. For example, some video / audio editing programs are completely in English. Knowing the language, you will be able to use the program immediately after installation.
29. Buy goods in foreign online stores
Some goods you can buy in Russia, and some goods only abroad. Also, many goods abroad are cheaper. Knowing the language, you can order them with delivery.
Finally, I want to give you a few facts:
- English is the native language of 500 million people in 12 countries.
- Today there are approximately 1.5 billion people in the world who speak English.
- According to researchers, one in five people can speak English at different levels of proficiency.
I hope this article will be a great motivation for you to start learning English.
In the modern world, there are still people who naively believe that English will never be useful to them in everyday life. And this is their global mistake. English today is considered international, it is spoken by the vast majority of the most educated inhabitants of our planet, and therefore its knowledge will not be superfluous for any person. Let's seriously think about it: "Why learn English?". In fact, there are a lot of advantages of such training, and they are almost universal and ideal for any person.
Why learn English?
Don't you believe that knowing English can make your life much easier? Then pay attention to the opinion of experts who tend to think completely differently. They claim that thanks to the knowledge of the English language, a person will be able to perceive much more information than everyone else. Unfortunately, our world is arranged in such a way that most of the most important and relevant information is presented in English today. So who will always be aware of the latest developments? Knowledge of foreign languages will inevitably affect your career growth, because in any organization such people are highly valued.
Where can I get the latest information in English?
Most of the web pages in the virtual network contain information in English. You will be surprised, but knowing only one foreign language will provide you with access to almost all information on the Internet.
It is easy to travel around the world, because English is understood in more than a hundred countries around the world.
It is more efficient to use computer applications, because most of them are written in English.
Now you understand why learning English?
