The importance of english in the modern era Rao Parupalli Srinivas Lecturer in English, English Language Centre, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Email id: vasupsr@yahoo.com Online published on 16 February, 2019. Abstract The twenty-first century has brought about tremendous changes in the lives of people. Changes are inevitable and these changes help people progress well in their respective fields. There is a need for everyone to acquire the latest trends and innovations taking place in this progressive and highly advancing world. In this modern era, people get their success in their specialized areas because they make use of the available resources of modern as well as innovative technologies. To make use of these technologies and apply their thoughts in a right way, there is a need for a common language to communicate with the people of other regions and countries in the world. To bridge this gap, English seems to be a good tool used for communication as it enjoys the status of an international language. English is the only language that is used in almost all the fields, such as science and technology, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, education, tourism, entertainment, information and technology, business, trade and commerce, the internet, employment, to name a few. As a language, English attains the global status and is used to serve various purposes. This paper discusses the importance of the English language and its application to various fields and finally, the benefits that people get from it in this modern era. This paper brings to light the importance of English and how English plays a significant role in the modern era. Moreover, the need to learn English language, due to its usage and importance, is comprehensively expounded. Finally, some important suggestions are given to the learners as well as the professionals to make use of the English language effectively in achieving extraordinary and amazing results in their attempts in all the fields. Top Keywords Communication, English Language, Global Language, Innovations, International, Modern Era, Significance, Success, Technology. Top |