The importance of learning foreign languages About world languages and their most important Basic and auxiliary tools of languages
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We learn foreign languages Plan: The importance of learning foreign languages About world languages and their most important Basic and auxiliary tools of languages Conclusion On Earth, there are many languages. Different peoples and citizens of various countries speak numerous languages. Thus, we need to learn foreign languages to understand each other and find a mutual language with foreigners. It is impossible to imagine traveling without speaking with citizens of other countries. As a result, to feel comfortable abroad, one needs to know how to say at least basic expressions. One more reason is the ability to open your horizon, read news from original resources, and be aware of the current events in the world. For all these reasons, everyone should spend time on learning foreign languages. Every person starts learning a foreign language at school. Since the first classes, teachers start explaining some basics to pupils. Usually, primary school pupils study the names of animals, family and its members, weather, etc. Step by step, starting from simple topics and words, students get accustomed to a foreign speech. This way, they start comprehending another language. Nowadays, English is the most popular and widely studied language. French and German compete on the second place. If we have a deep look in history, we’ll find out that initially, our ancestors studied French. Then came German. Now, English is recognized as the most spoken language in the world. Still, many pupils in Russia study French and German at schools. Those, who decide to choose foreign languages as their future profession, enter linguistic universities and can study other languages there. Fortunately, modern technologies offer a wide range of opportunities to study a language. The Internet opens a lot of chances to improve the level of language proficiency. Students can watch movies in original, chat with foreigners in international dating chats, listen to tutorials on YouTube, attend online classes, etc. Is it necessary to learn foreign languages nowadays? You can just go to the shop and buy an electronic translator. But is it capable of giving you really required information? More and more people come to a thought that electronic machine never will be able to replace human's brain. All over the world people are learning foreign languages. Everybody knows his own language, but another one is very useful. It is important to know it when we travel to other countries or when we must read foreign literature in the original. It is necessary in the 21st century when international cooperation is sat its highest level. There are more than 2700 languages in the world and some of them are international ones. English, for example is spoken not only in the British Isles and the USA, but also in other parts of the world. It is considered to be the international language by plenty of world systems and associations. About 250 million people speak it as their mother-tongue, and another 200 million people use it as a second language. It is next to impossible to define how many people are learning it. If you know the language of a foreign country, you can talk to its people and understand what they say. Nowadays it is not necessary to go abroad to communicate with native speakers. We live in the era of high-technologies and you can just enter Internet to have a talk with your friend from a foreign country.English is taught today in schools, colleges, universities and courses. Every year, the number of people who want to study it is increasing, leading to an increase in the popularity of this international language. Why is English necessary and how can it be used in life? English is taught today in schools, colleges, universities and courses. Every year, the number of people who want to study it is increasing, leading to an increase in the popularity of this international language. Why is English necessary and how can it be used in life? specific features educational program; specific features educational program; large number of children in groups / classes; lack of motivation; improper approach of the teacher; use outdated textbooks and textbooks. The modern world english language study begins in kindergarten. It is easier for children to master the information, so they quickly acquire basic knowledge (alphabet, flowers, animals, names of things). After that, the language is learned at school, but the kids still do not understand why they need it and do not invest enough effort. Learning English at school has the following negative effects: Conscious learning of the language begins at the university or after graduation. Many at this age understand that knowledge of a foreign language has many advantages, and it is worthwhile to pursue it. For students who speak English, there will be a bonus in the form of good grades (English is taught in many specialties as a foreign language). After graduation, many will face the need to know the language for work and begin to study it. Everyone chooses the most convenient ways to learn a language. Conscious learning of the language begins at the university or after graduation. Many at this age understand that knowledge of a foreign language has many advantages, and it is worthwhile to pursue it. For students who speak English, there will be a bonus in the form of good grades (English is taught in many specialties as a foreign language). After graduation, many will face the need to know the language for work and begin to study it. Everyone chooses the most convenient ways to learn a language. How to learn English: modern ways to learn it Foreign language courses. Classes in small groups involving experienced teachers are not only linguistic and grammatical characteristics of the language Repetitors. Individual lessons have several advantages: the teacher focuses mainly on only one student Self-study. Self-study guides, reading books, taking advantage of modern opportunities Custom mobile apps. Today you can learn English anywhere and anytime. To do this, you will need a smartphone (or tablet) and internet access. Learning a foreign language is not an easy thing. It is a long and slow process that takes a lot of time and efforts. Nowadays it is especially important to know foreign languages. Some people learn languages because they need them for their work, others travel abroad, for the third studying languages is a hobby. Everyone, who knows foreign languages can speak to people from other countries, read foreign writers in the original, which makes your outlook wider. It is not surprising that many intellectuals and well-educated people are polyglots. I study English. Nowadays English has become the world's most important language in politics, science, trade and cultural relations. Over 300 million people speak it as a mother tongue. The native speakers of English live in Great Britain, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand. English is one of the official languages in the Irish Republic, Canada, the South Africa Republic. English is one of the official languages of the United Nations Organization and other political organizations. Half of the world's scientific literature is in English. It is the language of computer technology. To know English today is absolutely necessary for every educated person, for every good specialist. The English language is a wonderful language. It is the language of the great literature. It is the language of William Shakespeare, Jonathan Swift, Walter Scott, Charles Dickens. The great German poet Goethe once said, "He, who knows no foreign language, does not know his own one." That is why in order to understand oneself and environment one has to study foreign languages. The first cause of the foreign language usefulness is professional opportunities. If you want to increase your employability, work in a prestigious fast-growing company, and get with the appropriate payment, then you need to know the foreign language. It also applies to the study and internships in foreign countries, because plenty of companies are trying to learn from the experience of their foreign colleagues. In the case you know the foreign language, you can help in the translation of texts, preparation of documents, or during negotiations with foreign partners. Besides, you can learn some interesting and helpful information by reading foreign professional literature. The second reason concerns traveling. Knowing the foreign language, you will be happy to listen to guided tours in original, chat with people with great ease and pleasure, and, who knows, maybe the foreign language you can speak will save the life of someone. Traveling around the world, you can always find your way, talk to the locals, and learn about their lives, culture, and, perhaps, receive a useful lesson. In other words, knowing the foreign language allows penetrating into the traditions of the other culture. The third reason in favor of knowledge of the foreign language is communication. Usually, to learn a foreign language well enough, it is necessary to plunge into the environment living in that particular culture. In its turn, such a dive does not pass completely but forms certain personal qualities. For example, some studies have shown that people, who know more than one language, expand their horizons and are more likely to empathize taking the first steps in communication. The communication in a foreign language with native speakers will significantly strengthen your communication skills and develop life-long friendships. Moreover, the foreign language helps you to enrich culturally watching movies in original, listening to the voice and intonations of actors, and avoiding translators. You can listen to your favorite songs of foreign singers and understand their meaning with great pleasure. In spite of the considerable amount of translated literature, the knowledge of the foreign language opens the door to the world of the original literature. It is also essential to point out that learning the foreign language you can improve your native language as well. When people start to talk in the foreign language, which has its own grammar, logic, and exceptions, they choose words and phrases in the native language to translate, and it helps to increase the speech culture and vocabulary of the native language. Besides, if you are interested in the events taking place in the world, the knowledge of the foreign language would be your advantage. You can easily understand the news as a number of world newspapers are published in the foreign language as well as the Internet posts. Consequently, you will be able to understand the meaning of the above taking into account all the details. It is much more objective than to hear a translation, where a lot can be unsaid or translated inappropriately. Thus, knowledge of the foreign language provides access to the information while it is commonly considered that he who owns the information – owns the world. Finally, the last but not the least reason, is, possibly, the most important one. Knowledge of the foreign language expands consciousness. According to Merritt “speaking a foreign language improves the functionality of your brain by challenging it to recognize, negotiate meaning, and communicate in different language systems”. Your mind will be reconstructed to understand completely new concepts. Learning foreign languages in this sense is extremely efficient due to switching codes. When you switch from one language to another, it is a very difficult job for the brain that is undoubtedly useful. Several studies have shown that among patients with dementia, symptoms began four years later in people, who know two languages than in people, who know one language (Merritt par. 6). In other words, the brain of bilinguals was struck but continued to operate at a higher level for a longer time. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that people themselves are blacksmiths of their happiness, and a lot in life depends on them. Knowledge of foreign languages gives people plenty of advantages. It is the opportunity to travel around the world without an interpreter, to read foreign literature, to watch foreign films in the original, and to have friends from different countries. If you are willing to change something in your life for the better, then learn the foreign language, and maybe somewhere there is a pleasant surprise waiting for you such as the exciting journey or the attractive employment. Download 30.14 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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