Poll Results: Why Are You Taking an English Conversation Class?

The online poll on "Why Are You Taking an English Conversation Class" has just closed. Fourteen out of sixteen class members took the poll (shame on the two of you who didn't vote!), and the results are in.

The largest majority of students (71 %) are taking the class because they need good spoken English to get ahead in their careers. The second most common reason for enrolling in HU150 is to better enjoy movies and TV shows in English.

Here are the complete results (multiple answers were allowed):

I want to improve my English so I can make new friends.
6 (42%)

I need good spoken English skills in my chosen career path.
10 (71%)

I would like to travel to the United States and other English-speaking countries some day.
1 (7%)

I am required to take this class for my degree at UPC.
5 (35%)

I want to better understand English-language movies and TV shows.
8 (57%)

I think it's cool to be able to speak another language.
6 (42%)

My parents told me I had to!
0 (0%)