Advantages Of Foreign Language Learning

How does our native language affect we think about the world and our place in it? How is speaking more than one language difficult? Tom Munnecke’s purpose was talking about how learning many languages frustrated him, and how each language frustrated him. Each of these languages he saw as “shells,” and he goes on to talk about each language and its limitations and/or opportunities. The audience for Nothing is Missing are people who are interested in learning one, or more than one, different language. This article could also apply to people who are already bilingual, or already know multiple languages. Munecke would like people who are interested in learning more than one language to know how the first language we speak affects the way we

“One of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time”, Federico Fellini once stated that “A different language is a different vision of life” and I, in my turn tend to say that he was perfectly right. A person who speaks more than one language can experience multiple personalities, visions and reflections consisting which language is he speaking. High School students should comprehend the real benefit of speaking a foreign language. Being a multilingual myself and speaking fluently four languages and studying another two, I consider that I am qualified enough to persuade that my argument is strong, plausible and not ultimately-right. In the following paragraphs I am going to address the following three reasons why should other High School students learn at least one foreign language? Firstly, learning a new language enhances performances in the academic domain and makes you smarter. Secondly, knowing a new language is a high estimated and a very valuable characteristic in your professional CV. Thirdly, international travel is more pleasant through knowing a foreign language.

Multilingualism allows for those capable of it to understand and appreciate different cultures and life styles and encourages open-mindedness, dismisses ignorance and boosts positive social relations. The argument regarding multilingualism’s importance is rife; although there are many benefits from language skills it seems there is a lack of drive to learn another language.

At one point in my life, I had gone through a phase I would like to call language exploration. It all started out in High school, 8th grade to be exact. Intro to Language was a mandatory class for every 8th grader. In this class, we had spent 6 weeks learning the basics of French and 6 weeks learning the basics of Spanish. At the time, I had thought that this class was the most interesting class I had on my 8th grade schedule. What’s better than learning how to speak in different languages? At Coudersport Area Jr./Sr. High School, it is mandatory to take the Intro to Language class for college purposes. For most colleges you are expected to take at least two years of a language. You can either take two years of the same language or do one of each. You were the one who had the choice to chose which one you wanted to take. The Intro class was just there to assist you in deciding which language class you would like to take or may be easier for you. Every kid had the opportunity to chose between taking the two years of a language and going to college or not taking any language classes and not going to college. Over the remainder years of my high school experience, I had learned that I enjoy language exploration.

Learning a foreign language is becoming more and more popular everywhere in our day and time, and Mexico is not the exception. Many Mexican students, young and old, are motivated to learn English for education, work, travel, or even just for the love of learning a new language. Alejandro Estrada is an English student from Guadalajara, Jalisco. His goal in learning English is to further his education, and thus his quality of life. In this essay, I will create explain Alejandro’s concerns with studying English, and what I can do to help him achieve his language goals.

People say learning a foreign language is a waste of time and resources. Many Americans believe the English language is the most dominant in the world so what’s the point of learning another language? It is a common believe that the English language is the most spoken language in the world, however it is actually not. Furthermore, learning a foreign language does more than just being another way to talk, write, or read, learning another language brings benefits. A foreign language is useful in many ways such as Mandarin which is the most spoken language in the world, or being able to connect to foreign cultures, and it also useful in national security.

A second language is known to be used by someone who wants to advance in a career area and require the second language or by someone who wants to adapt to a new country. The struggles of learning a second language in a country that only speaks the native language can cause difficulty to adapt. People from Mexico tend to only speak spanish, therefore it is not common for them to speak another language. A foreign language is a language that is learned in an area where that language is not generally spoken by the community as a whole. This essay will try to explain through the use of research why and how people learn English as a foreign language.

My English teachers were literally obsessed with grammar and vocabulary. The lessons were about the things which I need to memorise rather than learning. Each teacher came up with different rules, regulations, and directives that my friends and I did not ever question or oppose, so it is not learning and inquiring indeed. Therefore, I would try an inquiry-based learning if I had a chance. My teachers probably forgot that an average person only need English for speaking and listening. Because of that, the media and the parents often accuse teachers and students with the statements like “The country where you still cannot speak English in a one-decade language training.”

Being human, we are surrounded by language every moment of our lives. In fact, language is the fundamental ability that differentiates us from other mammals. We use language to communicate our thoughts and feelings, to connect with others and identify with our culture, and to understand the world around us. And for many people, this rich linguistic environment involves not just one language but two or more. In fact, most of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual. The Associated Press reports that up to 66 percent of the world’s children are raised bilingual. In a survey conducted by the European Commission in 2006, 56 percent of respondents reported being able to speak in a language other than their mother tongue. In many countries that percentage is even higher. Even in the United States, which is widely considered to be monolingual, one-fifth of those over the age of five reported speaking a language other than English at home in 2007, an increase of 140 percent since 1980. Millions of Americans use a language other than English in their everyday lives outside of the home, when they are at work or in the classroom. Europe and the United States are not alone, either. (The DANA Foundation -The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual, By: Viorica Marian, Ph.D., and Anthony Shook, Wednesday, October 31, 2012)

Languages are one of the most significant developments of humans. Language is one of the few means of communication which enclose a large number of beliefs, values and are provided paths to see the world in different perceptive. The languages are thought to be in danger when someone talks about native languages or mother’s tongue in foreign countries. Mother’s tongue is a child’s first language and it can be learned since birth. This mother’s language cannot be used often in foreign countries. As a result, significant numbers of languages are ceasing to pass from one generation to another. Cultural diversity and languages are essential assets of any nation, representing their identity across the world. According to UNESCO, people in several countries such as the USA, UK or Australia tried to adopt English as their common language at the expense of their mother tongue. It was widely agreed that native languages are extremely rich for any cultural and communal heritage because such languages represent not the only linkage of the speakers with their past but also expresses an identity. It is because of languages by which one deal with human experience and knowledge of the world. By losing such languages, there is far more chance of losing the heritage and cultural knowledge of ancestors. Additionally, Multilingualism and Bi are believed to be assets

Language is one of the most significant developments of humans. It is one of the few means of communications which enclose a large number of beliefs, values and are provided paths to see the world in different perceptive. The languages are thought to be in danger when people do not speak their native languages or mother tongue in foreign countries. Mother’s tongue is a child’s first language and it can be learned since birth. This mother’s language cannot be used often in foreign countries. As a result, significant numbers of languages are ceasing to pass from one generation to another. Cultural diversity and languages are essential assets of any nation, representing their identity across the world. According to UNESCO, people in several countries such as the USA, UK or Australia tried to adopt English as their common language at the expense of their mother tongue. It was widely agreed that native languages are extremely rich for any cultural and communal heritage because such languages represent not the only linkage of the speakers with their past but also expresses an identity (Baker). It is the language that contribute to the sum of human knowledge. By losing such languages, there is far more chance of losing the heritage and cultural knowledge of ancestors. Additionally, Multilingualism and Bi are believed to be assets for innovation and

To learn a Foreign language is always overly pushed upon students in High School. Some states require students to earn the credit before being able to even graduate and move on to further their education. In the opinion of many people this required standard is irrelevant. Why should the students who live in the United States lose time on other helpful subjects to learn a language who only less than half of the world speaks? I will narrow it down to specifically the languages that are taught in school systems: Spanish, French, and German.

Foreign language education has always been less of a priority than any other subject and has always been a thought towards the end of secondary school education. In schools, there is no exposure to any other languages other than English for most people until high school. If students do take a foreign language in high school, many don’t continue learning in college and therefore never actually become fluent in other languages. Foreign language education has shown to have benefits that would greatly help students develop. Learning a foreign language can develop cognitive abilities and increase cognitive processing as well as develop analytical skills, and these benefits can only be acquired when there is a good grasp of the language. Another problem is how foreign language education is largely focused on European languages such as French or Spanish. More than half the most commonly spoken languages in the world are Asian languages but foreign language education barely covers Asian languages. Learning Asian languages would help make interactions with businesses and governments of Asian countries a lot better in today’s globalized world. Schools are starting to teach more Mandarin but other Asian languages are still not being taught widely. Incorporating Asian languages into the education system can be a great benefit in terms of trade, communication, cultural knowledge, and diversity. There should be more of a focus on foreign language education at a younger age and also more

The introduction of globalisation has saw an increase in the need of subjects such as foreign languages and business. The importance of students learning a new language has been thrust into the limelight as foreign language has become a necessity within the sphere of the global marketplace and society. The government has clearly recognised this importance as languages are now being introduced to students at an earlier age, with

Michael Gove, a politician and an author, once proclaimed, “Learning a foreign language, and the culture that goes with it, is one of the most useful things we can do to broaden the empathy and imaginative sympathy and cultural outlook of children” (Brainy Quote). Young children, adolescents, and adults are all being taught foreign languages around the world either by themselves or a teacher, but one certain generation should be learning the language in school. Preschools teaching foreign language increase the brains of children and he/she’s knowledge of life. Considering that, “. . . in five years the average school student gets only about 540 hours (the equivalent of only about 2 months at 8 hours a day) of exposure to the foreign language they are learning” (Nagel). Most high school students forget what they learned or are just are not interested in the language. Students are compelled to take a language in high school while still participating in extracurricular activities, sports, etc. However, children pick up languages and are additionally capable of remembering languages if taught exceedingly young. Furthermore, adolescents/adults who do not take a language would be superior if they learned a foreign language earlier in life. Learning foreign languages overall can help with the growing global economy as well. Although it may not seem important, learning foreign languages as preschoolers rather than adolescents is more advantageous for mastering a foreign language,