Expert: PuoTaal - 4/4/2005

Question
i was wondering if you could give me an opinion on this question? what are the advantages of studying a new language?? any new language



thank you so much!


Answer
It depends on what language one learns - in other words is it used widely and what is the status of the language in the country you live. In some countries knowledge of languages such as English, French or German are essential for business and industry. Being bilingual or even multilingual means that you can understand more than one culture and language. Apart from being able to become a translator or interpreter - it can also help you in business by being able to sell and communicate with clients and associates in their own language (from the US to countries in Europe for instance). Knowledge of French for example can also help when dealing with West and Central Africa. In my opinion it is of great value to be able to speak/use more than one language - a person is exposed to so much more than just material available in your mother tongue and as I said knowledge of the right language can also have economic advantages.

Just let me know if you need more or maybe specific information or examples.