Reason why Koreans have to learn English 2

College students need to have English skills to compete in a tight job market in Korea. With the rise of recession, getting a job in large or small corporations in Korea is more difficult than before. To apply for the job in any company, submitting the result of internationally authorized English tests, such as the Test of English for International Communication, is a requirement. Without the record, people do not pass though the first screening for the interview in any company. In addition, many Korean college students go study abroad or apply for an exchange student to country where English is a mother language such as Australia, America, and Canada. They believe that oversea experience can be a good advantage to get a better job in Korea. Employers also can be promoted faster in the company if they are fluent in English. Therefore, people keep trying to improve their English skills as a way of their better and easier life in a tough world.