It just so happened that the rank of foreign languages in the first place is firmly English. This language has long gone beyond the English-speaking countries and has become truly international. English is the language of business, science, travel, meetings, presentations, conferences, language of the Internet. This is the link that connects different people in different parts of the world, a lifeline in the maelstrom of modern life. We travel a lot, learn something new, communicate... but as far as fade all the bright colors of the world without knowing the language, especially in our, a complicated information age. And when applying for a job will not disappear from his résumé in the column "knowledge of foreign languages" . What a shame to put a dash or write the word "beginning level" . Regardless of the area of occupation, knowledge of English is a big plus during the interview and the assistant in professional and career growth. 
Why do we need English? . Why do we need English? The answer to this question will, I think, every. 21st century - the opening of borders and unification of the countries. Millions of Russian citizens travel abroad with a variety of purposes: to relax as tourists, to work under contract in Western companies and, eventually, to Paris or Milan for the latest fashion collection! In whatever country went people, he has to communicate with people. Historically, the universal language of communication was English. At the airport, at the hotel, in a taxi on the street - everywhere You can feel free and confident, if in Your knowledge there is at least a couple dozen English words!