Why I Need English

Studying English is very useful for me for three reasons. First, knowing English means knowing Japan. The biggest advantage of studying English is that it gives me a way to view Japan objectively. For example, how is Japan reported overseas or,  when overseas news report about Japan, what kind of nuances are there. If I speak only Japanese, it is difficult to get different perspectives, so I may assume my ideas are correct because they are never challenged by other ideas. That leads to a prejudiced way of thinking. Second, I can get to know another culture. For instance, I can communicate cross-culturaly and deepen my understanding. By enriching my view of the world and touching on new ways of thinking, I can learn about things I didn't know before. Being able to use another language changes your perception of different cultures. It is important to use language and talk to people to understand different cultures. Different languages build different worldviews, because each language has a slightly different perspective on things. Third, English is the most global language since it is used internationaly by different groups, such  as medicine, IT, economy, sport, art, and many other areas. No matter where you go or what you are intersted in English is the most useful source of information. In addition, English in business is a tool. English is indispensable both for obtaining and transmitting information. For these reasons, I think studying English is valuable for me.