JOB FAIR - Why Learning English Can Change Your Life

 

Job Fair

JOB FAIR

Why Learning English Can Change Your Life

Today, on my way back from lunch, I noticed some activity in the playground. It wasn’t as crowded as I imagine it had been in the morning, but something about it caught my attention. Curious, I walked over to see what was happening.

It turned out to be a job fair. There weren’t many students around at that moment, but what I saw next was enough to prove a very important point.

I recognized one of the company representatives, Eric, who works for a global business. He was speaking with a student I knew from the English Corner—someone I had personally encouraged to practice English because I knew he was making an effort to improve. As I listened to their conversation, I realized something incredible: Eric wasn’t just chatting—he was scouting for talent.

By the end of our discussion, Eric turned to me and asked, “Do you have more students like him? We need people who can speak English.”

Think about that for a second. This company was ready to hire someone not because of their degree, not because of their grades, but because they could communicate in English. The ability to speak English was more important than a diploma in that moment. Why? Because businesses in China—and all over the world—need people who can sell, negotiate, and communicate across borders.

This is not a rare situation. It happens all the time. Those who make even a small effort to learn English open doors to opportunities that others never will.

So ask yourself: Are you ready for when an opportunity like this comes your way? Or will you let it slip by because you didn’t take English seriously?

Article by Marcelo Gameiro

Published 15 Mar 2025