The Syrian Future Movement regards World English Language Day as a significant occasion dedicated to celebrating this historic language, which has become in our time a bridge connecting nations and cultures, and a tool that enables individuals to explore new horizons in science, arts, economics, and technology. On the 23rd of April each year, this celebration of the English language is renewed, coinciding with the birthday of William Shakespeare—the poet and playwright whose enduring literary legacy continues to inspire creativity and refined human expression.
The Syrian Future Movement, in light of the global trend toward multilingualism and enhancing communication among civilizations, affirms that the English language remains one of the fundamental pillars for the transmission of knowledge and the enrichment of thought. This makes its dissemination and learning an urgent necessity in any society aspiring to engage effectively with the modern world. Based on this understanding, we call for making English a second language in education in Syria, in line with efforts to embrace the modern era and to provide younger generations with a broad window into modern sciences and advanced technology—especially in vital fields such as medicine, engineering, and economics.
The Syrian Future Movement considers the previous lack of English language promotion to be one of the factors that limited our Syrian people’s ability to keep pace with global scientific and intellectual developments. This necessitates concerted efforts today to strengthen the teaching and mastery of the English language, without compromising our linguistic and cultural identity—instead enriching and reinforcing the national identity in its renewed and interactive form.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that language is not merely a means of communication, but a window into deeper understanding and civilizational dialogue. English, with its vast literary and scientific heritage, represents one of the tools through which minds can be expanded and positive engagement with the world can be enhanced—on a journey that seeks progress without isolation, and openness without losing identity.
