The more the better
Today I’ll be discussing on the importance of learning foreign languages. I belong to a family whose mother tongue is Urdu and as a Pakistani i sometimes feel i should know languages like Sindhi, Pashto and Punjabi to know my country better. Furthermore learning international languages will make me understand the world and its people better. Let’s just move on to the general advantages since this blog does not belong to my personal desire.
The most important advantage as i discussed earlier is to increase the global understanding. When you talk about globe you talk about cultures, nations, economy, peace, politics, law. In short everything this world has. Learning another language gives the learner the ability to step inside mind and context of another culture. Without the ability to understand a culture on its own terms, the access to that culture comes to a dead end. Learning languages is also important because we all live in a world where nations and peoples are ever more dependent upon on another to supply goods and services, solve political disputes, and ensure international security. Lack of intercultural sensitivity can lead to mistrust and misunderstandings, to an inability to cooperate, negotiate, and compromise, and perhaps even to military confrontation. Intercultural understanding begins with individuals who have language abilities and who can provide one's own nation or community with an insider's view into foreign cultures, who can understand foreign news sources, and give insights into other perspectives on international situations and current events. For survival in the global community, every nation needs such individuals. A person competent in other languages can bridge the gap between cultures, contribute to international diplomacy, promote national security and world peace, and successfully engage in international trade."A different language is a different vision of life." - Fedirico Fellini, Italian film director.