Why mastering English is essential for Francophones from modest backgrounds
In today's world, speaking English is no longer a luxury reserved for the elite or a mere additional skill on a CV. For those from modest backgrounds, English is not an option. It's not something to be negotiated, it's a necessity. If you haven't inherited a family business to run, if you're not lucky enough to be part of an influential network that can propel you forward in life, then "I NEED TO LEARN ENGLISH" should be a phrase you repeat to yourself every day right up to the day you register with CAELA.
Why is this? Because English is the key to empowerment. It's an essential lever for those who have no other resources than their will to succeed. In this blog, I'm going to explain why, for you, English can't be an option, but an obligation if you really want to transform your life.
Why master English: it's a tool for creating wealth, not just for traveling
Many people think that English is mainly useful for traveling or for being in tourist situations. Yes, this can be an advantage, but it's only a small part of the equation. In reality, English is a catalyst for generating wealth.
If you come from a family with no business to take charge of, no assets to exploit, you have to create your wealth from scratch. How are you going to do that if you don't have access to the best resources, the best information and the best opportunities? English is the gateway to all this. The majority of the most information-rich books, courses, conferences and resources on the business world are in English. If you don't speak this language, you're denying yourself access to a goldmine of knowledge.
Financial education and English: an inseparable duo
How can you hope to understand the workings of the global economy, the job market, business management, if you don't have the tools to access the relevant information? English, as the universal language of business, is at the heart of all serious learning in this field. It's not enough to be curious, you also need to be able to understand the best resources available.
Young people from more privileged backgrounds often inherit the education needed to navigate this world: financial education, business relations, sales strategy. But for those without these privileges, English becomes a lifeline. It's a way of compensating for the absence of family support and a professional network.
Why mastering English is a must for international sales
Today, to increase your wealth and extend your influence, you need to think globally. In an increasingly interconnected world, your potential market is not limited to your city, your country, or even your continent. You need an international network. English is the language of communication between cultures and companies. If you want to sell yourself, your products, your services, or even your ideas, you need to be able to express yourself in English.
Global companies, investors, international opportunities - it's all in English. If you can't speak the language, you're limiting yourself considerably. You remain in a ghetto, a closed market, where opportunities are rare and often less remunerative. English enables you to break out of this restricted circle and open doors beyond borders.
Learning English: an imperative for self-education
If you haven't been fortunate enough to receive a formal education in management, communications or sales, you can't rely on others to guide you. You have to educate yourself. And once again, English is indispensable. You'll never be able to educate yourself fully and effectively without mastering this language.
Online training, podcasts, videos, articles - whatever you need to learn about the skills that will make you a successful entrepreneur or professional, you'll find it in English.
Those who succeed have understood this: they use English to access the best possible education and to continuously improve their skills.
Conclusion: English as the key to success
English is much more than just a foreign language. For people from modest backgrounds, it's a survival tool, a key that opens the door to infinite opportunities. If you have dreams of financial independence, if you want to build an empire, if you want to create wealth and international relationships, then English is essential. It's not an option for you, it's an absolute necessity.
Then repeat it out loud: "I NEED TO LEARN ENGLISH". It's your first step towards changing levels, from a limited world to one of infinite possibilities.