Learning English

Congratulations! You have taken the first step in learning English. There may be many reasons why you have decided to learn English whether you will be traveling, studying, working, or simply that you want to gain fluency. English is one of the most internationally used languages in the world where there are over 380 million native speakers (not to mention those who speak it as a second, third, or even fourth language!). Whether you are a beginner or advanced English speaker, we have developed tools to assist you in your journey to successfully improve your fluency in English.

As you improve your English skills, there is no telling when it will be helpful. Many fields and occupations, primary documents, entertainment, internet all rely on English as the main form of communication. Interested in furthering your career with a multinational corporation? You may find that English is your key to a successful long-term career! Even if you are traveling to a non-English country, you may find that the easiest language to communicate in is, in fact, English.

The internet has a wide variety of resources that you can use to improve your grammar, vocabulary, syntax, etc. We wanted to give you the tools and skills to explore other areas of English. In this section, you will find out more about the types of English, how to strategically learn English, how to chart your progress, and help you narrow your goals on what you want to achieve with your new English skill:

• Why Learn English
  Need convincing on why you should learn English? Are you still unsure of the benefits? Are you in the midst of learning a second language, but not sure which? This page is designed to provide an overview of why learning English is important to you.

• How to Learn English
  So you have decided that you want to learn English? Now, you have to think about what type of English you are looking to learn. Do you want to learn English for your academics or for your professional career? We have put together a list of tips and strategies that any learner will want to review to determine to help you become a proficient English speaker.

• English Dialects
  Canadian English? British English? Irish English? Who knew there were so many different dialects and accents? While you may not have considered this, you may find that you will need to determine what type of English you are looking to learn. Here is a guide to help you choose the English dialect to study.

• Common European Framework
  You may be scratching your head wondering what in the world is the Common European Framework? When the European Union came into existence, there was a large importance placed on language proficiency. Because of this, Europe developed this set of proficiency levels that will help you determine your English level which you can continuously chart for further advancement. We have explained what these tools are and how this will  help you chart your progress.

• Learning English for Work
  Explore why you would want to learn English for work. What type of careers require English proficiency for advancement? Why should you learn English even if English may not be a job requirement? Learn how learning English may improve your long-term career prospects? This page has been developed to identify the benefits of learning English for your career.

• Learning English for School
  Ever plan on studying overseas? Some of the best colleges and universities are located in English speaking countries. Because most of these courses are in English, many schools require that incoming students demonstrate an advanced understanding of English. Click here to see the benefits of learning English for school.