english is the new roman language. it used to be that no matter where you go someone spoke roman but now it is that no matter where you go someone speaks english. in most big companies it is required to know english because america is infuential in alot of foreign trade. english will help you no matter where you go.

English is the language of computer programs [ yes ,you are right Niney chan!] and of International Business.

Actually, I'm pretty sure more people speak Spanish than English as well as Mandarin; right?

English is a universal language widely spoken by people all over the world,and yes that's right,commonly used in International business.

This depends on what one person wants to do in their future. English is considered the international language. Probably declared by America..... >.>... But there are more people in the world that speaks Chinese (Mandarin). I guess Chinese is too hard for some people. I have another good answer, English is important otherwise I wouldn't be able to communicate with you =P