Why should I learn another language?

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Why should I learn another language? Introduction to World Languages

1. To increase global understanding step inside the mind and context of another culture. global citizens must be competent in other languages

DID YOU KNOW? The United States is the only industrialized country that routinely graduates students from high school who lack knowledge of a foreign language.

2. To improve employment potential If businesses are to effectively compete in a global economy, they must learn to deal with other cultures on their own terms. people with foreign language skills are needed in government agencies, the travel industry, engineering, communications, the field of education, international law, economics, publishing, advertising, entertainment, scientific research, and the service sectors

DID YOU KNOW? Companies with employees who speak the language where they are making contracts, negotiate better contracts for their employer.

3. To increase native language ability have stronger vocabulary skills in English Higher reading achievement in the native language. Foreign language study = enhanced listening and memory

4. To sharpen cognitive and life skills studying a foreign language can enhance ability to learn and function in several other areas. Children who have studied a language at the elementary level score higher on tests in reading, language arts, and math.

5. To improve chances of entry into college or graduate school Today, most colleges and universities require a minimum of two years of high school foreign language instruction for admission. The College of New Jersey requires three.

6. To appreciate international literature, music, and film A translation of a text can never be fully true to the intent, beauty, style, and uniqueness of its original “The experience begins at the beginning.”

“THE CIRCLE OF LIFE” “From the day we arrive on the planet…”

DO YOU KNOW? The Unfortunate Ones is known world wide by its French name…

Les Misérables

7. To make travel more feasible and enjoyable The language barrier can be anywhere from frustrating to downright dangerous

LOOK OUT! "Here speeching American." - A sign in a Majorcan shop entrance "Cold shredded children and sea blubber in spicy sauce." - From a menu in China "Refund!" - On a "Caution!" wet floor sign in a McDonald's restaurant in Italy

8. To expand study abroad options Because relatively few Americans are competent in foreign languages, competition for study abroad programs in English-speaking countries is sometimes intense. Be different! STAND OUT! Have a skill others DO NOT!

9. To increase understanding of oneself and one's own culture Knowing another language and culture affords you the unique opportunity of seeing yourself and your own culture from an outside perspective. Do I really look and sound like that?

10. To make lifelong friends Knowing other languages effectively increases the number of people on the globe with whom you can communicate Ami, Amigo, Freund…

Now it’s up to you! Make the best choice possible for you! The sky’s the limit!