1. Akhmad Volodymyr
Makhtabovych
Mankivka Gymnasium, Form 9
mannvk@ukr.net
One language sets you in a corridor for life.
Two languages open every door along the way.
Frank Smith
The future of the English language in my life
All people are different and all of them have something they love and want to do in their future. The
thing which takes an important place in my life is learning English. English is the most popular
language on our planet, that is why its learning is so significant.
To begin with, learning English has many benefits: travelling to foreign countries, making new friends
abroad, reading books in the original etc. These things are exciting, but they are only on the top of the
iceberg. The possibilities you have with English are brighter and none of the other languages can be
so useful in modern life.
The most important advantage of studying English for me is getting a good job. Nowadays,
international relations between Ukraine and other countries are becoming stronger, and English
speakers are getting extremely appreciated in our country. What is more, being bilingual in English
you will be given preference by any company in any country of the world. As a result, you will get
many benefits, such as a larger annual income, a better standard of living, and the opportunity to live
just about anywhere in the world.
English has also a cultural and social value, and the importance of it for people’s self-development
cannot be underestimated. A famous saying goes “Each language you learn is another set of
opportunities.” So, if you know English you can watch films, listen to music and read books in the
original language. And these opportunities are endless.
To sum up, English is breaking down the borders between people and makes them closer. It is the key
which opens many doors to you, but each of us is free in choice – to learn it or not.
