knowing english is equivalent to a college degree . do you agree?

I was just thinking earlier today that the english language would make for a good mylot discussion. I come across words so often that make me realize just how hard the english language must be to learn for someone. I mean just the mere list of confusing words let alone the grammer that goes along with it. I mean lets really look at some of the words I'm talking about: where, where, wear, we're accept except adoptive adopted adverse averse advice advise affect effect all ready already all together altogether allot a lot allusion illusion altar alter ambiguous ambivalent among between amoral immoral appraise apprise are our augur auger award reward bad badly beside besides brake break breathe breath by buy by bye can may canvas canvass capital capitol censure censor cite site clothes cloths coarse course compare contrast compare to compare with complement compliment consul counsel continuous continual council counsel decent descent definite definitive defuse diffuse delusion illusion delusion allusion descent dissent desert dessert discreet discrete draft draught egoism egotism envelop envelope flounder founder forth fourth good well grisly grizzly hear here hoard horde hole whole hour our imply infer incidence incidents incite insight instance instants insure ensure its it's knew new know no later latter lay lie lead led leave let loose lose luxuriant luxurious marital martial notable noticeable object subject officious official passed past peace piece perspicuous perspicacious plain plane pore pour precede proceed precedence precedent presence presents principal principle proscribe prescribe quiet quit quiet quite rain reign rain rein raise rise regretful regrettable sea see sit set site sight stationary stationery statue stature statue statute story storey than then their there their they're threw through to too to two tortuous torturous vain vein vain vane vociferous voracious waist waste weak week wear were wear where weather whether whether rather whose who's your you're With just this list alone it makes me feel damn glad that I was born and raised speaking english- because I honestly don't think I would have the patience to learn it! It would be like me learning Chinese I guess you could say. I think its beautiful the way the Chinese write...but I don't think I would be able to grasp it easily!

I'm a native English speaker but I think that's like comparing apples to oranges. I guess it could be helpful if for no other reason than that college graduates in almost all countries learn it to some degree.

Yes it is true many MNCs do give preference to English but it is not an replacement for an college degree at all. I mean it is just a language that has become pretty popular due to globalization. Yes, if you do not communicate properly then no matter how talented you are you would not get through for sure.

i don't think i can agree with that. we in the asia, learned english only in schools. and even those who had college education could not pass their boards. yes they have the degree but is it the same as you can practice your college education without passing the board? we are trying to get more, improve our english. but i don't think it is enough for someone to receive a college degree.

I completely disagree with you. I live in a country which doesn't have native English speakers. But, now English has become a universal language. People in different states in my country speak different languages and English is like a common language for people in various state to communicate with. My cook speaks very good English, which doesn't mean that she is qualified for a degree. She studied only till 10th standard. My city comprises of people from different states and countries. Most of the hotel suppliers speak good English, even if they don't know to read or write it. They may not even know to write their native language. Many street shop vendors speak good English too because they want to do business with people from different states and countries. Also, I know people who have even Master's degree in their native language, but don't ko to speak English.

I think having good knowledge is more than a college degree. If you have a college degree but u are not good in English so the chances of getting good job is very minimum. If you are good in English and don't have college degree but you can get a good job in big company especially BPO types...it is my personal experience...Todays gaining the knowledge in english is must....

No I don't. Not in itself anyway. Being able to use English effectively may well be part of a persons education and be very useful in finding work, but it's not in itself enough to ensure working success. It has to be linked with a good quality general education as well

I think a college degree has its advantages rather than the mere capability of speaking English.

I don't think knowing the english language or being fluent in that is equal to a college degree. There are certain knowledge or skill that is needed in a specific field/work that will be taught/acquired during college. Though, it is very important to have a mastery of the english language since it is considered universal language and may be helpful if you wanted to work abroad. Good communication skill is important when one works to prevent miscommunication.

In a way, yes, if the person knows how to use it. There are some people who are really good in the language but don't know how to use this skill so it's still useless. On the other hand, most companies are also very strict with their hiring qualifications. They always look for college degree holders even if the jobs don't call for one.

yes if u have a good communication skill in English u can get a good job with out any college degree but speaking English is not equal to technical skills (college degree)

i know in todays world English is very important but i dont think it is equivalent with a college degree....... its just a language... with that we can communicate any where in the world... it does not mean we can do job in every country....

ability to speak English language cannot possibly equal college degrees in so many levels. its true that speaking English and reading them can increase your capacity to understand many things that uses English as medium, however there are things that a bachelor knows and understands more than people who just learned to speak and read English. for example just because you know how to speak English that you'd immediately understand things and stuff and topics discussed in accountancy degrees and other degrees on that matter. i think the ability to get things or make money is not only based on the capacity to speak English, it can be based on other things like determination, strategies and beliefs. its not because you can speak English that you'd get everything you want easily. there are wealthy people who doesn't even speak English you know...

It's really going to depend on context, massively. I'm sure that some companies overseas (I'm in Britain) would consider it as important if not moreso, depending on what they are recruiting for, but it's hard to compare like for like.

I hate to say it, but it is rather true. If you know English and are fluent in English, then you have a better chance of getting a job than people who don't. Then again, if you know more than one language fluently, you have a better chance of getting a job than most people do. Any skill that you have that is seen as an asset is a skill that could get you a job or a career.

In the job market in non-English-speaking countries, being fluent in English could give you a very significant competitive edge, perhaps even over those with college degrees. However, here in the United States, English is the native language, so being fluent in English is nothing special in the least. My husband is studying to be an English teacher, and he is considering applying to teach English as a second language in a different country, because the job opportunities might be better.

hi friend, No,If you are in good communication skills in english is not equivalent to degree. I don't agree very influency in english is equal to degree. I may be in good skill in english but won't equal to my degree. Degree certificate and english skills never equal and always a different. have a good day.

While I think speaking English is a good thing, and will get your foot in the door as it were. It does not compare to an actual edicuation. English is only one part, knowing and understanding what you are saying is even more important dispite the language you speek.

In my country, speaking English well isn't similar to a college degree. But it's really an important ability helps you find a good job, especially a job in a multinational company which means you'll get an enviable income. If you master more foreign languages than others, you will get more job opportunities. That's the rule.

Yeah very true.. especially in india.. even if u don have other skills its okay but knowing english is very very important for any kind of a job..