Why learn English?

There are a thousand reasons why you should be interested in the English language!

Nowadays, English is the dominant international language in communications, science, business, entertainment, and international relations.

No matter if you want to:

• Do you need to use English at work?
  
• Are you looking for a job abroad?
• Do you plan to study at an English or American university?
• Are you interested in understanding the songs of your favorite bands?
• Are you planning a tour of the US National Parks?
• Do you want to travel the world and be able to communicate in English?
• Do you have a passion for American movies or soap operas?
• Are you interested in American history?
• Are you traveling to Australia or New Zealand for a gap year?
  
• Traveling to New York or Sydney?
• Do you need to translate something from Spanish or French into English?

The truth is that English connects people, and makes communication and understanding possible.

Maybe you're still wondering: but is studying English important? The answer is yes!

English is a language originally spoken in England. It is the third largest language in terms of the number of native speakers and the first language for most people in the English-speaking Caribbean, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the UK, and the USA.

In addition, it is a second language for many people around the world and an official language in Commonwealth countries as well as international organizations. More than a billion people speak English, at least at a basic level.

Learn English with Nacel by immersing yourself in everyday life and experiencing English in its essence. Learn more about our programs!

Oh, and are you curious about learning a new language? Check out our content explaining the Reasons for learning a new language.

Would you like to learn how to speak English?

Learning English will give you more opportunities in your career and allow you to travel the world.

English is a language called Anglo-Frisian. It belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. There are various accents and dialects of English all over the world.

English is also an accented language, which can be difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce. English grammar is very similar to that of other Indo-European languages.

English vocabulary is vast and rich: an English speaker can often choose between Germanic or Latin words: come or arrive; sight or vision; freedom or liberty, for example! The English language uses the Latin alphabet in its writing. 

But how do you become fluent in English? How can you learn English quickly? Well, it takes a lot of dedication, and here are some tips to help you become fluent in the language:

1. Practice English every day: do you like podcasts? watching series? reading articles? No matter what, just set aside a few minutes a day to do these activities in English.
2. Bring English closer to your reality: learn English words that will help you in your daily life and American or British vocabulary that is useful for your objective. If you want to travel, try to learn phrases that will help you on your journey. Or is it for work? What phrases do you use to write an email or answer a phone call? Connect the learning to your current goal.
3. Keep notes: it doesn't make any difference whether it's in your cell phone, notebook, or computer, but get into a habit of writing down new English words or sentences. This will help your memorization.
4. Use the resources at your disposal: whether it's online classes, idiom apps, or study groups. There are many ways to practice English. See which one interests you the most and get started.
5. Take formal English classes: although there are many ways to experience the language in everyday life, it's very important to have time to learn in a structured way.
6. Be consistent: one of the most important things for English language fluency is that you choose how you want to immerse yourself in the language and do it consistently.

These tips will help you learn the new language more quickly. And can you imagine putting all this together and accelerating your knowledge of the language by living abroad, studying and still enjoying the local culture? We'll help you with that.

And do you want to know how to Live with a host family abroad and get to discover a new country? Take a look at our content: Live in a host family abroad and discover a new country!​

Which tests prove English proficiency?

There are several tests that assess English proficiency. Below are some of the best-known tests:

• TOEFL: The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand spoken, written and spoken English in academic settings. It is an internationally accepted measure of proficiency in academic English.
• TOEIC: the TOEIC exam (Test of English for International Communication) is the most widely used English test for professional English and is used in more than 5,000 companies worldwide.
• IELTS: The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam also measures the ability to communicate in English in all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - for people who intend to study or work in English. The test is carried out every year in 120 countries and is one of the fastest growing English tests in the world.
• CAMBRIDGE EXAMS: This wide range of certificates for learners and teachers of English is taken by more than 2 million people in 130 countries. They help people get into university or college, improve job prospects or measure progress in English.

The tests are used to assess a person's ability to communicate in English. They are widely used by international students, universities, employers, and others. You can read the article "Compare English Language Test Scores" in our Blog.

We have programs designed for beginners to advanced English learners.

But where can you learn English? Well, with Nacel you have several destinations:

• ​Australia​
• ​Canada​
• ​Ireland​
• ​Malta​
• ​New Zealand​
• ​South Africa​
• ​United Kingdom​
• ​United States

Convinced? Choose your destination and find out about all the study possibilities. Nacel has the right program for you.

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Surviving in English: Basic vocabulary and phrases

We will give you some tips on vocabulary and phrases that can help you when you're traveling abroad.

Greetings in English are well known and you can start your introduction with "Hello / Hi, My name is..." and end with "Nice to meet you".

There are simple phrases that can be very useful when you arrive in a country:
I don't understand
Can you help me?
Could you repeat that, please?
Can you speak slowly, please?
I'm lost. Can you help me find my way?

And others for everyday use:
I would like to order...
How much does it cost?
Where is the bus/train/airport station?
Where can I buy a ticket?
Can you recommend a good restaurant?

These are just a few ideas that can help you travel abroad. Did you like it?

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Learn English now with Nacel!

Study English with Nacel! We offer our students several opportunities and locations to learn how to speak English.

Teenagers will enjoy an English, American, Australian, or Canadian homestay immersion and get some English language lessons or have English courses in the mornings and practice Sports activities on afternoons in our Summer Camps. They may also attend an exchange program in:

• the USA,
• Canada,
• Australia,
• New Zealand,
• Ireland,
• Malta,
• United Kingdom,
• South Africa.

Learn English in London, Dublin, New York, San Diego, Miami, find out your destination! Adults looking for an intensive course will rather choose our one-to-one English courses or visit one of our English Language Schools.
Discover our wide offer right now to learn English abroad!

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