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22.12.2021 02:41 •  Английский язык

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The great German poet Goethe once said: "He who knows no foreign language does not know his own one".
Learning foreign languages is specially important nowadays. Some people from Russia go to different countries as tourists or to work. They cannot go without knowing the language of the country they are going to. A modern engineer or even a worker cannot work with an imported instrument or a machine, if he is not able to read an instruction how to do it. Ordinary people need language to translate the instruction or the manual to the washing machine or a vacuum cleaner, medicine or even food products.
English is one of the world languages. It is the language of progressive science and technology, trade and cultural relations, commerce and business. It is the universal language of international aviation, shipping and sports. It is also the major language of diplomacy. Thousands and thousands of books, magazines and newspapers are printed in English.
English is the official language of the UK, the Irish Republic, the USA, of Australia and New Zealand, it is used as one of the official languages in Canada, the South Africa. Millions of people study and use English as a foreign language. In our country English is very popular. It is taught at schools, colleges and universities.
Learning English is not an easy thing. It is a long process and takes a lot of time and patience. But to know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated person. It helps to learn more about foreign countries, their cultures and traditions. One must work hard to learn any foreign language.