by Sherry Lyn C. Suelto
Did you ever realize how powerful English language is? English is spread everywhere. It has no borders. It is the most widely spoken and written language worldwide and considered the lingua franca of the modern era.
Born in the century wherein exposure to global influences is highly relevant, vast majority of people need to learn English to be able to communicate effectively and improve their way of living. But how does English affect people’s lives? Well, knowing that English is the language of business, politics, economics, computers, Internet, education, science, entertainment and mass media, it becomes mandatory for everyone to speak and understand English to have access to the modern society in a global scale.
In our country, everyone else is trying to learn the language in various ways. The young ones try to combine English with Tagalog, Bisaya and other native languages when they talk with their friends. Some people express their ideas and thoughts by sending short English text messages and throwing pick up lines to express feelings and have fun. Others please themselves by listening to music and watching movies in English. Some acquaint with other foreign English speakers through social networking sites, develop knowledge about facts and general information by visiting educational sites, or go to universities and colleges and take up English courses.
These efforts, from the simplest to the most complex, are of great help to become an active part of the world brain and effective member of the global society.
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