About English Language

English is a global language spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. It is the most widely learned second language and an official language in more than 60 countries. Originating in England, English is now a key language in international communication, business, science, aviation, media, and the internet.

It belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family and has a vast vocabulary influenced by Latin, French, German, and other languages.

1. Global Communication
    
   • English is often called the "global lingua franca." It enables communication across countries and cultures.
      

1. Career Opportunities
    
   • Proficiency in English opens doors in international business, diplomacy, tourism, science, and technology.
      
   • Many multinational companies use English as their working language.
      

1. Access to Education and Information
    
   • Top universities (e.g., Harvard, Oxford, MIT) use English as the medium of instruction.
      
   • Over 50% of content on the internet is in English.
      

1. Cultural Understanding
    
   • Understanding English gives access to world-famous literature, films, music, and media in their original form.
      

1. Travel
    
   • English is commonly spoken in airports, hotels, and tourist destinations worldwide.
      

Like many languages, English proficiency is assessed using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which is divided into six levels:

• A1 (Beginner):
  Understand and use familiar everyday expressions. Introduce yourself and interact in a simple way.
   
• A2 (Elementary):
  Communicate in simple and routine tasks. Describe your background and basic needs.
   

• B1 (Intermediate):
  Deal with most travel situations. Write simple texts. Understand main points on familiar matters.
   
• B2 (Upper Intermediate):
  Interact with a degree of fluency. Understand complex texts. Express opinions clearly.
   

• C1 (Advanced):
  Use English flexibly for academic, professional, and social purposes. Produce well-structured text.
   
• C2 (Proficiency):
  Understand virtually everything heard or read. Express yourself spontaneously and precisely.