being English spoken everywhere are English people interested in learning other languages?

Answer 1

Yes they are, I took spanish in high school and I learned japanese while in the navy, I also take every opportunity to learn other languages french, german italian and you would be amazed at all the foriegn words in the english language.

Answer 2

Generally not - my excuse it that English has the largest vocabulary of any language in the world and other languages (I have learnt Spanish) do not have the subtlety of expression that English has.

Secondly we are basically lazy in this respect and see very little advantage in learning another language when almost everywhere we go we can speak English and be understood.

The internet has caused people across the world to learn English to be able to communicate on the internet, so there is even less incentive to learn another language.

With English becoming the International language, I would think less and less English people will bother to learn another language.

Answer 3

I'm Welsh - does this question include me? ;) I love languages but have never really had the opportunity (nor time) to learn one fluently - I did learn French in school and I lived in Brussels for a year! I can say hello in about 10 different languages!

I guess to answer your question it depends if they have an interest in learning other languages! It's like saying are all English people interested in learning meta-physics? Some want to, others don't!

Answer 4

Yes. I am currently in the process of learning how to speak German. In a few years, I also plan on learning French and Italian.
When I travel, I make sure that I am at least familiar with the language of the country I am going too, even if I sound ridiculous trying to speak it & everyone speaks English. I think it is very inconsiderate when people go somewhere, or move there, and refuse to learn the language & expect everyone else to conform to them. I refuse to be that way!

Answer 5

I'd say that depends on the person. Some people don't travel, have very little interest in the world beyond their own doorstep, and feel that they have no need for anything other than their own mother tongue. It seems like a very narrow way to live, but I know plenty of people who fall into that category.

Then there are those who love a challenge, are interested in other cultures, and want to learn other languages. They don't subscribe to the idea that if you say anything loud enough and repeat it often enough, a non-English speaker will eventually understand what you're getting at.

Answer 6

Well, I'm not English, I'm a US citizen, but I think it's very important to learn another language. Je parle en peu, and I've also learned a little ASL (American Sign Language - VERY cool!). Sadly, the 5 years of French I took did me very little good when I lived in California and found out I studied the wrong language....I had a hard time finding a good job that did not require me to be fluent in Spanish.

Answer 7

I am! I'd love to learn other languages. However, I do see your point... people who have English as their first language have it easy because most of the places you go, you can find someone that speaks passable English.

Still... I do think there are alot of English speaking people out there who are making or have already made the effort to learn other languages as well.

Answer 8

I am English and live in Spain, I am also learning the language but it is very difficult because where I live the locals tend to drop the endings of words. Nevertheless its good fun and the Spanish people I have met fall over backwards to help you if you try.

Answer 9

Yes, many English speakers are interested in learning other languages, however the school systems here rarely offer them prior to high school. I learned spainsh in highschool and french in college. I also speak Tagalog, Latin, and extinct versions of the English languages (Old english and middle english.) One day I hope to learn German and Italian.

Answer 10

Yes, I am. Unfortunately, most Americans are too lazy and think that everybody else should just learn English. These people will never know how fun it is to speak another language.