Is being proficient in English(both speech and written) a choice or mandatory in this day and age?

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مستخدم محذوف‎ · Answer

It will always be a choice but it is up the individual to decide whether or not they can achieve all they want to achieve without it!

Majeda Tahboub · Answer

English is becoming a global language, so if someone wants to join the global society, it is a must, otherwise, it is a choice.

Muhammad Usman Ashraf · Answer

I think it is mandatory because english is the most widely used in the world and in a sense it is truly a single global language.

ashraf taha · Answer

It is a choice

anayat bukhari · Answer

It is a choice but mostly it becomes mandatory for seeking education, specially higher education.