english is the first language for most people in australia, canada, the commonwealth caribbean, ireland, new zealand, the uk, the us, and many others... it is used as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in commonwealth countries such as india, pakistan and south africa, and in many international organisations.... it is considered the one global language, it is the international language in science, business, politics, entertainment etc...
with this in mind, if english is your native language, is it honestly worth bothering to learn another..?
Originally posted by eatmybishopYou're overlooking the vast numbers of people who speak only Spanish or Chinese. Someone will want to do business with them, and vice versa. I think it is useful to be multi-lingual.
english is the first language for most people in australia, canada, the commonwealth caribbean, ireland, new zealand, the uk, the us, and many others... it is used as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in commonwealth countries such as india, pakistan and south africa, and in many international organisations... ...[text shortened]... in mind, if english is your native language, is it honestly worth bothering to learn another..?
Originally posted by eatmybishopYes because you only get to know a different culture really well if you speak their language.
english is the first language for most people in australia, canada, the commonwealth caribbean, ireland, new zealand, the uk, the us, and many others... it is used as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in commonwealth countries such as india, pakistan and south africa, and in many international organisations... ...[text shortened]... in mind, if english is your native language, is it honestly worth bothering to learn another..?
Yes, I'm learning French, though Spanish and mandarin are probably the way to go. Learning another language teaches you a lot about your own as well. By learning another language, you access things and understand things in a different way.
When I'm at work and I speak English, yes, I can get my job done, people understand me, I understand them, I'm a scientist and they all can speak English. But when I speak French, the landscape of what we can discuss opens up, I can read books in the original language and pick up on things that get lost in translation, the little things that take a paragraph to say when you translate, but can be said in one word in another language.
Not just the spoken language either, but the body language. Sticking out my bottom lip and raising my shoulders speaks volumes, without a single word. It's also something that the French will understand implicitly.
Communication is king, the less doors you leave closed to you the better.
Like I said, you'll get the job done in English, but you could get so much more if you just speak the local language, it's really not that hard to do.
Originally posted by eatmybishopYes it is.
english is the first language for most people in australia, canada, the commonwealth caribbean, ireland, new zealand, the uk, the us, and many others... it is used as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in commonwealth countries such as india, pakistan and south africa, and in many international organisations... ...[text shortened]... in mind, if english is your native language, is it honestly worth bothering to learn another..?
Originally posted by eatmybishopSure it is, if it interests you.
english is the first language for most people in australia, canada, the commonwealth caribbean, ireland, new zealand, the uk, the us, and many others... it is used as a second language and as an official language throughout the world, especially in commonwealth countries such as india, pakistan and south africa, and in many international organisations... ...[text shortened]... in mind, if english is your native language, is it honestly worth bothering to learn another..?
How can having more knowledge be a bad thing?
It may turn out to be useless, but it certainly won't hurt you.
Originally posted by agrysonI agree with you 100% and could not that a simple bit.
Yes, I'm learning French, though Spanish and mandarin are probably the way to go. Learning another language teaches you a lot about your own as well. By learning another language, you access things and understand things in a different way.
When I'm at work and I speak English, yes, I can get my job done, people understand me, I understand them, I'm a scien ...[text shortened]... ld get so much more if you just speak the local language, it's really not that hard to do.
However, although it is fun and a box full of wonders waiting to be
opened, I could not say it is easy. For me, learning Finnish
while immerse in the country where it is spoken, has been a
wonderful experience and, as you mentioned, a door opening one...
but the language is damn difficult, lol... not kidding, after I learn this
thing to a satisfactory level (I consider myself intermediate now),
I feel I will be able to learn any freakin' language in the world,
because this is a true headbreaker 🙂
Originally posted by SeitseIt's easy! Just make any noise you like and say "aneinen" at the end and say "ne moi" as often as possible too.
I agree with you 100% and could not that a simple bit.
However, although it is fun and a box full of wonders waiting to be
opened, I could not say it is easy. For me, learning Finnish
while immerse in the country where it is spoken, has been a
wonderful experience and, as you mentioned, a door opening one...
but the language is damn difficult, l ...[text shortened]... ll be able to learn any freakin' language in the world,
because this is a true headbreaker 🙂