Here's why it's essential, and how to thrive in it: 1. English Improves Communication Clear writing and speaking are powerful tools. English helps you express your thoughts and persuade others. 👉 Tip: Practice summarizing articles or books in your own words to sharpen communication.

2. It Encourages Critical Thinking Analysing texts develops your ability to evaluate information and arguments—useful in every aspect of life. 👉 Tip: Ask why characters act a certain way or what an author is really trying to say.

3. It Fuels Creativity Through stories, poetry, and drama, English invites you to think imaginatively.  👉 Tip: Write creatively once a week—a short story, poem, or journal entry.

4. It's Key to Academic Success Strong English skills support success in all subjects. 👉 Tip: Focus on essay structure—intro, argument, evidence, conclusion.

5. It's Essential for Exams English is part of almost every exam—whether as its own subject or in how you express ideas in others.  👉 Tip: Build your vocabulary by noting and learning new words daily.

6. It Builds Empathy Literature allows you to dive into and develop your understanding of different cultures through studying novels, plays and poems from the past and the present.  It provides you with the opportunity to understand why and how people think and act and how they express themselves in the English speaking world. 👉 Tip: Discuss what you read with others—exploring different views deepens understanding.

7. It Supports Future Careers Law, journalism, marketing, teaching—all need excellent English. 👉 Tip: Read high-quality journalism or essays to see how professionals write and argue.

8. It Helps You Influence the World Words can change minds and spark movements. 👉 Tip: Learn persuasive techniques—use them in debates or opinion writing.

9. It Teaches Research and Organisation Analysing texts and writing essays builds structured thinking and the ability to back up ideas with evidence. 👉 Tip: Use planning tools like mind maps or outlines before writing.

10. It Makes You a Lifelong Learner Loving English means you'll always enjoy reading, thinking, and learning. 👉 Tip: Keep a reading list—and don’t limit it to your curriculum.

*The bonus option from LEO School

10 Books Every Young Reader Should Explore

1. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis

    

2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – J.K. Rowling

    

3. Matilda – Roald Dahl

    

4. Holes – Louis Sachar

    

5. Wonder – R.J. Palacio

    

6. Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Rick Riordan

    

7. Anne of Green Gables – L.M. Montgomery

    

8. Artemis Fowl – Eoin Colfer

    

9. The Boy at the Back of the Class – Onjali Q. Raúf

    

10. Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White

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