Why are 1.4 billion people learning English?

"To have another language is to possess a second soul."

Here are the top 5 reasons why 1/5th of the world’s population are learning English: 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

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.

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