just wondering........
2006-12-10 08:51:28 · 16 answers · asked by kogmu 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
There are as many answers to this as there are people who study to learn a second language.
Many people learn a second language to make themselves more salable in the market place, to get a better job, or any job at all. Many people who learn English as a second language learn it for this reason.
Some people learn a second language so that they can meet other people, make personal connections across cultural boundaries.
Other people (like me) learn languages just because they enjoy learning, and get the other two as a side effect.
2006-12-10 09:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by rbwtexan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The second language is so useful on a number of fronts. First, as I found when I studied Esperanto, it taught me how much of my own language that I didn't understand, and how an alteration of how we put ideas together can open up your perspective of the people around you. I learned the variations of sentence structure and thought processes.
Any language that you choose can't help but be beneficial. You open up the possibilities of places to visit. In some cases You open up the whole world, like I did with my choice. I'll be going to Germany in a few months, after three months of learning Esperanto. You can't ask for much more than that.
2006-12-10 12:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jagg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't necessary for English speaking people to do so, but it's not only fun to learn different languages, it's also a nice gesture to friends you will make through the internet that you are interested in their language. E.g. some of my friends learned some Dutch words and even came overhere to visit us and see the country.
2006-12-10 09:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Michel B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you learn any language, you get to know the culture of the country it is spoken in, and you start understanding and loving it. It s about understanding, and tolerance of other cultures and peoples. For me personally, learning a new language ( something i really really enjoy doing - English is my 3rd language) also allows me to get in touch with the history of the people who speak it. It s all about learning or thinking where a particular word came from, what were its historical roots :-)
2006-12-10 09:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ther are many greater latin audio gadget contained in the international; they're from many distinctive geographies and cultures... they carry super promise... we are united statesa.... of the united statesa.'s the subsequent imporant languages indexed under are Spanish, Portugues, and French. Hebrew i'm particular is an incredibly wonderful historical language with constrained contemporary utilization. little question it incredibly is significant comprehend-how and likewise discovering Arabic. Semetic languages in philology must be appropriate. If one doesnt have an severe religious opt for for Hebrew or Arabic, those become significant languages purely to the quantity that we as united statesa. have business enterprise, and diplomatic contacts with those areas. Afterall it is likewise 2007, no longer purely are there human translators yet there are computer translations to boot. Peace,Paz, Shalom, Salom
2016-10-05 03:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to learn a second language because you never know where your going to end up in life. For example if you move to Miami, spanish would be needed. If you don't speak spanish in Miami, your pretty much screwed.
2006-12-10 09:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by lilflipgrrl4u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's important in many ways, not the least of which is that you'll have access to information and people that would otherwise remain closed off to you (not everything is translated and not everone speaks English). Also, I found that studying foreign languages did much to improve my understanding of my native language.
2006-12-10 09:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dorian V. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of reasons. Firstly, it's excellent exercise for your brain. Secondly, you gain an understanding of another culture with is invaluable and makes you a more wordly, well-rounded person. Also you'll find that if you can speak to people in their own language they'll be very happy. It also means you have better chances of getting particular jobs, since you have an extra and very valuable skill.
2006-12-10 09:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by probablestars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the need to communicate with people who speak languages other than English is growing. It will greatly increase your career options. i suggest spanish as a second language.
2006-12-10 09:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by stophatinboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hola don't sit there wondering why. Go and learn a second, third, fourth .. language. It broadens your world.
And it's a lot of fun sitting in an airport and answering everybody in their own different language. (btw, I speak 6)
2006-12-12 00:55:31 · answer #10 · answered by belgium 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋