English is an international language and tought in almost every school all over the world. We learn English to communicate with foreigners, read foreign newspapers and magazines. No businessman can imagine his work without necessity to translate something connected with his documents. We are made to learn foreign language to get a prestigious job in the future, to be able to work in international companies, where salary might be higher. Another reason to learn languages is that it develops brains and helps understand even words of your native language. Learning new things as learning languages helps with the development of your imagination.
As for me, i think that any extra language you learn will help you and there is no need not to pay attention to it.
1) If I had known that you were ill last week, I`d have gone to see you. 2) Tom wouldn't have entered for the examination if he had known that it would be so difficult. 3) It`s good that Ann reminded me about Tom`s birthday. I would have forgotten if she hadn`t reminded me. 4) I`d have sent you a post card while I was on holiday if I had had your address. 5) We might not have stayed at this hotel if George hadn't recommended it to us.
1) If I knew her number, I would telephone her. 2) I wouln't buy that coat if I were you. 3) I would give you a cigarette if I had one but I`m afraid I haven`t. 4) If you didn't go to bed so late every night, you wouldn`t be so tired all the time. 5) I wouldn`t mind living in England if the weather was better.
3.10 — It's ten minutes past three
4.15 — It's fifteen minutes past four
5.20 — It's twenty minutes past five
6.25 — It's twenty-five minutes past six
7.30 — It's half past seven
8.35 — It's twenty-five minutes to nine
9.40 — It's twenty minutes to ten
11.55 — It's five minutes to twelve
12.56 — It's four minutes to thirteen
1.45 — It's fifteen minutes to two
3.00 — It's three o'clock