WHY LEARN THE RULES?
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Dream job
When applying for jobs, good
Solid communication
skills are important
English language skills can make
in the workplace.
all the difference. Knowing the
rules will help a candidate write
a perfect application, and speak
clearly and confidently in an interview.
All employers, regardless of the
industry, look for candidates who can
express themselves correctly and
assertively because these skills are
valuable in most jobs every day.
Time out
Language is used creatively in
a variety of social situations, from a
rowdy sports game to a sophisticated
stage show. At a big game, fans sing
Is love a tender thing?
rhyming and repetitive chants filled
with playful jokes or insults directed
It is too rough, too rude,
at the opposing team. In the theater,
too boisterous, and it
actors perform dramatic, evocative
lines to express feelings of love,
pricks like thorn.
passion, sadness, or anger. Whether
watching a funny movie, reading a
newspaper, or listening to a pop song,
William Shakespeare’s character Romeo
a person who has a good working
compares love to a sharp thorn, suggesting
knowledge of English will get the
that love hurts. An audience with a good
understanding of English will appreciate
most out of these experiences.
this subtle, visual use of language.
Travel the world
English is one of the most
Hi!
popular languages spoken across
the globe, and it’s the main
Hello!
language used in the business
world. Fluency in the language
makes it easier to travel to
How are you?
English-speaking places for
work or vacations. What’s more,
a knowledge of grammatical
terms makes learning other
languages easier.