ADVANTAGES THAT could be derived in learning one or more foreign languages could be tremendous. In other words, learning foreign language will always prove to be extra beneficial.
Many great discoveries and inventions are pursued at all times aiming to enhance the quality of lives of mankind in developed and developing worlds. The initiative for joining as a collaborator on many of these projects become easier once the desired foreign language is learnt properly. Through collaborative projects, technology transfer becomes that much easier and simpler. Also, in collaborative projects, necessary inputs can be made faster through assimilation of like minded scientific brains from different countries.
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, no culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive. In this era of globalisation, knowledge of the language of another country helps in strengthening mutual understanding. A language shapes the way we think. Language skills do offer the ability to enter into the mind of other cultures.
It would also be of immense help for job seekers in computer fields if they are taught properly foreign language skills so that computer expertise can be shared in different countries in their own language the value of a computer expert goes manifold if he has a good command on foreign language of other developed/developing country because job listings always seek computer geeks no matter whether it is boom or recession time and this trend will continue for years to come due to change in technology taking place constantly. Some of the chief merits in learning a foreign language are given below:
Developing new perspectives based on a different culture;
Appreciating different value systems;
Developing new learning skills and mental flexibility drawn from efforts for language study;
Making travel more enjoyable;
Interacting with people from another country in their language;
Securing adm! ission i n universities and institutions in other countries;
Reading journals and research papers in different languages in original;
Finding careers such as diplomatic services personnel, interpreters, tourist guides, air hostesses / flight pursers, hotel receptionists, travel managers, translators, public relations officers in multi-national companies, language teachers, advertising professionals, international marketing professionals...many more.
It is time that concerned officials must do everything to encourage students, preferably from a very young age, to study one or more foreign language skills. There should be more and better quality English medium schools including plenty of missionary schools in all those places wherever they are lacking. Efforts should also be made to have wide presence of other foreign language skills of developed developing countries like French, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, etc. Many countries also insist on passing a proficiency test in their respective languages before considering for graduate programmes or research.
Money spent on enhancing foreign language skills will surely result in a win-win-win situation for all concerned!
Policy makers are requested to take the above issue seriously.
Many great discoveries and inventions are pursued at all times aiming to enhance the quality of lives of mankind in developed and developing worlds. The initiative for joining as a collaborator on many of these projects become easier once the desired foreign language is learnt properly. Through collaborative projects, technology transfer becomes that much easier and simpler. Also, in collaborative projects, necessary inputs can be made faster through assimilation of like minded scientific brains from different countries.
In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, no culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive. In this era of globalisation, knowledge of the language of another country helps in strengthening mutual understanding. A language shapes the way we think. Language skills do offer the ability to enter into the mind of other cultures.
It would also be of immense help for job seekers in computer fields if they are taught properly foreign language skills so that computer expertise can be shared in different countries in their own language the value of a computer expert goes manifold if he has a good command on foreign language of other developed/developing country because job listings always seek computer geeks no matter whether it is boom or recession time and this trend will continue for years to come due to change in technology taking place constantly. Some of the chief merits in learning a foreign language are given below:
Developing new perspectives based on a different culture;
Appreciating different value systems;
Developing new learning skills and mental flexibility drawn from efforts for language study;
Making travel more enjoyable;
Interacting with people from another country in their language;
Securing adm! ission i n universities and institutions in other countries;
Reading journals and research papers in different languages in original;
Finding careers such as diplomatic services personnel, interpreters, tourist guides, air hostesses / flight pursers, hotel receptionists, travel managers, translators, public relations officers in multi-national companies, language teachers, advertising professionals, international marketing professionals...many more.
It is time that concerned officials must do everything to encourage students, preferably from a very young age, to study one or more foreign language skills. There should be more and better quality English medium schools including plenty of missionary schools in all those places wherever they are lacking. Efforts should also be made to have wide presence of other foreign language skills of developed developing countries like French, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, etc. Many countries also insist on passing a proficiency test in their respective languages before considering for graduate programmes or research.
Money spent on enhancing foreign language skills will surely result in a win-win-win situation for all concerned!
Policy makers are requested to take the above issue seriously.
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