# Why are 1.4 billion people learning English?

Here are the top 5 reasons why 1/5th of the world’s population are learning English:\
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1\. To get a better job

2\. To meet new people or find love

3\. To be able to travel with confidence

4\. To access world-class education&#x20;

5\. To start a new life in an English-speaking country

Learning English isn't just about self-improvement: it also offers significant economic opportunities. Find out more about the impact of English Language learning on countries' GDP in the Harvard Business Review article [here](https://hbr.org/2013/11/countries-with-better-english-have-better-economies). &#x20;