English learning is viewed as a basic knowledge for a modern well-educated citizen after the state policy of reform and opening up to the outside world. But does it really matter to learn English well?
Having received higher education and experienced strict skill training, most of us will take up somewhat complex and innovative jobs, in which a great master of English is essential. On the other hand, a good knowledge of English leads to a comprehensive understanding about foreign history and culture, with which our country will collaborate and reach common ground with other countries more smoothly.
However, it is impropriate to devote our whole time learning English. Students who take all their efforts to learn thousands of GRE words most of which they will never meet during the whole life are stupid, instead they should pay more attention on their majors or their social practice, which will indeed enhance their abilities and broad their horizons.
In conclusion, English really speeds up our progress, but it is just one skill we should master during our life. It is impropriate to emphasize it too much.