English is known as the most spoken language in the world, so learning English as a second language has some big advantages. First, learning English well boosts your employment potential.  Between the two candidates that have the same qualifications, the one who is better at English can be paid more and have chance of promotion. When you want to apply in an international company or world organization such as WTO, World Bank,… English is the compulsory requirement to evaluate the job seekers. Besides, English is becoming an international language, so being proficient in English helps you go abroad easily, especially when you want to get scholarship. Europe and America universities, which are considered to be the best educational environments, always accept those who have a reasonable English proficiency. You can go oversea to travel or to study, English definitely supports you to get adapted to local life better. Another benefit is that you can make friends over the world. So you can learn about their culture, customs and lifestyles, exchange language and information. As a result, it makes you happier and expands your knowledge. Last but not least, you can watch English films, listen to music songs or read news and understand their meanings without subtitle. In conclusion, globalization makes English the most common language on earth, you should learn and practice it regularly to chase up with the changing world.