Should you capitalize the word English when referring to a school subject?

Yes, you should capitalize "English" when referring to it as a school subject.

Here's why:

* It's a proper noun: "English" refers to a specific language, much like "Spanish" or "French." Proper nouns are always capitalized.

* It's a subject name: When we talk about specific academic subjects, we treat them as proper nouns. For example, we say "Math," "History," and "Science."

Examples:

* I took an English class last semester.

* My favorite subject is English.

* I need to study for my English exam.