Most of us probably speak only one language or two. If it is America or its surrounding country, then English is the first language, otherwise English is the second language. According to a recent report released by UNESCO, only 5.6% of the world’s population speaks English as their first language. This figure is double in case of the English as the second or third language. So in a nutshell, English is not spoken by as many as 80% of the world’s population.
No doubt, English is the global language, but with the rapid globalization, the big globe has become a small village. Now, there are no barriers and the opportunities exist everywhere. So there is an increasing demand to learn foreign language. Whether it may be personal or professional or social or cultural or economical consideration, there are many advantages to learn a foreign language. If you ask me whether it is really need to learn foreign language, I would say “Definitely! Yes!”
Here are some reasons to learn a foreign language:
1. Global Understanding:
Learning a foreign language will open up doors to new world.
2. Employment:
You will have higher employment potential.
3. Good Education:
Learning a foreign language will enhance the entry to world class universities or graduate schools.
4. Understand Culture:
This will facilitate a greater exposure of international culture and you can understand and appreciate literature, music, movies etc.
5. Easy Travel:
You can make the travel more enjoyable and comfortable when you learn and reciprocate the foreign language to the native people.
6. Make Friends:
Learning a foreign language will make interactions and blossom new friendships.
7. High Salary:
Of course, learning any extra language will fetch you big pay packets. As this is an intellectual thing, the employers are ready to offer handsome pay packets.
These are just some reasons to learn a foreign language. Do remember that continuous learning will give you success and wisdom that you can’t get anywhere else. Here’s a list of foreign languages that make you the best expert.