2006-10-08 08:16:18 · 12 answers · asked by smiley face lady 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
none, why should you need them in the uk .........when in rome do as the romans do
2006-10-08 08:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you take a look at the most successful people in the country you will find a very high proportion come from immigrant families. Perhaps immigrants do a lot more good than people think. The major benefit is that languages build bridges between different cultures and communities and increase the value of social capital. We need to build bridges, not stagnate in isolation.
2006-10-09 08:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by halifaxed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you can tell the tourists in central london to move out of your way in their own language. It works, seening as i speak a few different languages. okay for real: It helps when you apply for a job, you can listen in on peoples' conversation down thew phone on the train/bus, if you learn a modern language you can go there on an exchange with your school, etc.
but if everyone spoke english, it would be so much easier.
2006-10-08 15:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because variety is the spice of life? I find that by exploring other languages, it helps my understanding of English, which like most other European languages has a common elemental base of latin.
You might then know that the spelling of "benifit" is BENE-FIT
(bene being latin, italian etc for well)
Point taken?
2006-10-08 15:28:34 · answer #4 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur talking about the original languages of these isles - ie welsh, cornish, celt and the others - a lot - it keeps the links with the heritage roots of this great country
the new ones coming in - well - these days i think it maybe more devisive than a benefit
2006-10-08 15:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by olivier1uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are limited to one language, you are limiting yourself to the poeple that you can interact effectively with. With each additional language that you have, you open up more possibilities. For example, if I couldn't speak French, I'd never have started going out with my boyfriend cos I'd never have got to know him!
2006-10-09 13:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by monkey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As we are such a multicultural society now, don't you think it's a good idea to have other language skills? As well as international trade, going abroad for a holiday. Should be be so arrogant as to expect everyone to speak English?
2006-10-08 15:23:48 · answer #7 · answered by helen p 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There could be tourists and also in your future you might need a foreign language for a career you might choose.
2006-10-08 15:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by MaryC O 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is multicultural society hence the many many differing languages in use and it also helps them talk about you without you knowing
2006-10-09 14:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by martinalantowers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps us to appreciate cultural diversity, in other words, what it's like living with people from other countries, and understanding what difficulties they have when coming to live here.
2006-10-12 13:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by so_it_goes_2512 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write that it doesnt matter about language, as we are so ignorant, that we expext everyone to speak english - its our country!
2006-10-08 15:23:53 · answer #11 · answered by vickie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋