6. You will discover that English is easy to learn
“Most people think that learning a language is very difficult.

“In many cases, it is easier for certain people to learn English because English is related to their native language. For example, for people from Europe who are learning English, they find that English is closely related to their languages. German is very close to English. French has influenced English a lot. Plus, English speakers can be found nearby in Great Britain! They can easily travel to practice, and it is very likely that they will meet English speakers in their home countries.

“For people who live in different parts of the world and speak languages that are not related to English, English can sound very foreign, confusing and frustrating.

“However, there is something important that makes English very easy for everyone.

“So, what makes English easy to learn for everyone?

“Availability of resources. Because English is such a widespread language and is found all over the globe, the resources you can use to learn English are endless. There are tons of resources on the Internet for free. Sometimes you will need to pay a little bit to take an English course online or access another resource, but they are often worth the money.

“So, get started! Watch cartoons or sitcoms in English on YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or other English TV websites for free.

“English is everywhere. Take advantage of this fact!

7. You can improve your understanding of science
“English is the language of science.

“If you want to learn, publish or speak with authority in the sciences, you must learn English.

“Pharmacists, engineers and doctors around the world must always learn English along with their other subjects in university. In most cases, their other class subjects are taught in English or come with an English textbook. Most medical schools in America require English as part of their coursework. In other countries, this happens too.

“Science research is primarily published in English, and most abstracts (the summary of the research) are written in English so that international scientists can read them.

“Getting a jump start in learning English can give you a head start in medical school, help you earn a biology degree or it could give you the tools you need to study at one of the world’s best universities for science.

8. You can date more people
“Okay. Maybe getting a great, romantic date is all the motivation you need.

“Got it!

“Well, you will be happy to know that English will increase the number of people you could possibly date. Try meeting people who speak English on a dating site, through Facebook or another social media site.

“English speakers are generally very understanding when talking to people who are learning English, and they have plenty of patience. Do not worry if your English skills are not perfect yet. You are already very interesting because you are bilingual!

9. You can improve your confidence
“I doubt there is any person alive who does not wish they could speak another language. It is a skill that everyone would love to add to their resume. With a little bit of studying every day, you can have this skill. Then you can be very proud of your ability to communicate with a wide variety of people.

“Learning a language is hard and everyone knows it. People will automatically respect your commitment to learning and maintaining your English. Your ability to help and communicate with people will help you earn respect.

“People will also seek you out to learn about you and your perspective on things. They will be interested in you and your experience in life. They will want to know the thoughts, hopes, fears and opinions of someone from another culture. When you feel more like you are more interesting, you will feel more special and confident!

10. You will exercise your brain
“If nothing else, learning English will make you smarter and keep your brain strong.

“Scientists have been demonstrating that bilinguals are able to understand concepts quicker and get better scores on tests. Who would not want that?

“So, be smarter, more confident and helpful, get a job and date more.

“That sounds good, right?

“English is one key that unlocks a world of possibility.