Learning English is of the essence Learning English is of the essence. It’s not unusual for many young people to speak English fluently in the paid labor force. However, I am nowhere close to a native speaker. So I take part in the listening activity. On top of that, I wish my company can provide job-protected unpaid leave for me to study abroad. But now, life becomes a burden put on me. I wouldn't be listening enough passages at the end of a week to barely complete the task. After all, Learning English is a multiyear effort.