We live in a world where people speak varying
languages. There are three core reasons why it is important to learn more than
one language. First of all, you may not be able to progress in your academic
career if you cannot speak multiple languages especially the English language.
Secondly, it will help increase an understanding of the culture of the country
you have been moved to (Murray & Christison 41). Thirdly, most of the job
advertisements specify that they want second and third language speakers, which
means if you do not speak the English language or another language required by
the employer, it will not be possible for you to land a job of desire. It
should be noticed that learning the English language is more important than
learning Japanese, Hindi, Korean, Chinese or any other language. This is
because English is spoken and understood in all parts of the world. Some of the
core benefits of learning the English language are given below.
Meet New People and Make
Good Friends
When you decide to go abroad for study,
business or travel purposes, it will be easy for you to communicate with the
locals in English. For instance, if you are a Chinese who has decided to move
to the United States or Canada, then it is obvious that you will have to speak
the English language. If you do not speak English fluently, you may never be
able to convey your message, and the chance is that the locals would not like
to become your friend. In simple words, we can say that by speaking the English
language, it will be easy for you to meet and communicate with new people and
to make some good friends.
Employers Love Candidates
Who Speak English
If your CV accolades include fluency in the
second and third languages, especially in English, then your chances of getting
hired will be high. It is a common observation that company managers, owners,
and human resource managers give utmost preference to candidates who are able
to speak multiple languages. If you have applied for a job in the United
States, then you must be able to speak English fluently, as the interview
questions will be in English and your confidence level and communication style
will be counted toward your success.
Learn New Skills
Not to mention that your ability to speak
another language depicts that you are a motivated and hardworking person and
are interested in learning and speaking new languages. This will also show your
skills to the world and you may become a competitive person, giving a tough
time to your competitors in the business or your class fellows in studies
(Murray & Christison 47). For instance, if you have established a business
and want to target customers from across the globe, then you might have to
speak English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other languages in order to convey
your message regarding your products or services. The more languages you learn,
the higher will be your chances of getting success in the academic life or
professional life. Students who are unable to speak English may not be able to
impress their teachers and classmates during presentations. In addition, it
will be difficult for them to understand their topics and to answer the exam
questions correctly, especially when they are studying at the top institutions
of the United States, Europe, and Canada.
English has Become Essential
Some people may argue that English is not
necessary and that they can achieve success by speaking the local language. Let
me here tell you that if you are studying at a local college or doing business
within the city, then you may not have to learn the English language. However,
if you are serious about achieving success at a large scale or globally, then
you must learn English. When more and more people understand the value of
learning a second language especially English, it becomes easy for them to step
toward success or to connect with people who can pave their ways toward
financial stability or prosperity.
English is Mandatory when You
Travel
If you have decided to spend some days in an
English-speaking country to get rid of stress, depression or anxiety, then it
is integral to speak English. It is a well-known proverb that if you limit your
language, you will end up limiting your access to the world. Knowing more than
one language will open up your vacation destination possibilities. From taking
the flight to visiting here and there in the desired city or country, you will
have to interact with many people, and if you cannot speak English, then you
will not be able to enjoy your trip with its fullest. Locals anywhere
appreciate the way you speak to them or behave with them, and if you speak
English language or another foreign language that they are able to understand,
then it will be easy for you to develop a good relationship with everyone
around you.
Become Smarter and Better
It will not be easy to learn another
language; however, acquiring the English language or another language will
improve your memory and make you smarter and better. This will also increase
your attention span and will prepare you to take challenges in the future. The
more you concentrate on learning new languages, the higher will be your chances
to boost the problem-solving skills. For instance, bilingual students are able
to score better on standardized tests than those who cannot speak more than one
language (known as monolinguals).
With these things in mind, it will now be
easy for you to understand that learning a second language is always important.
By learning the English language, you will be able to understand the mechanics
and structure of any language and can bring financial prosperity and success in
your life. It is believed that bilingualism can stave off the impacts of
dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Regardless of your education level,
occupation or gender, you can be assured of success in your life if you impress
others by speaking English. If more and more people were multilingual, the
world would have become happier.
References
Murray, Denise E., and Maryann Christison.
“English Language Learning Around the World.” What English Language
Teachers Need to Know Volume I, 2019, pp. 40–58.,
doi:10.4324/9781351139847-4.
