One should understand the reasons why learning English is so important.
English may not be the most spoken language in the world, but it is the official language in a large number of countries. It is estimated that the number of people in the world that use in English to communicate on a regular basis is 2 billion.
English is based on a simple alphabet and it is fairly quick and easy to learn compared to other languages.
Without the right English speaking and communication skills, the ability to progress in the working world and in life, itself, would be nearly impossible. Public speaking is one of the most important and most dreaded forms of communication. But in the working world, public speaking is a vital skill to have and to hone. Most Public speaking happens in English and hence it is important to learn English.
Most of the content produced on the internet (50%) is in English. So knowing English will allow you access to an incredible amount of information which may not be otherwise available!
By learning English, you will also learn about other cultures. Few experiences will make you grow as a person more than learning the values, habits and way of life in a culture that is different from yours.
Although learning English can be challenging and time consuming, we can see that it is also very valuable to learn and can create many opportunities!