Mastering a second language has become a necessity. A few centuries ago not many people knew the English language, but nowadays it is one of the most spoken languages in the world and one of the most frequent foreign languages that people learn. In many countries, such as Puerto Rico, people learn English as their second language, and it is a compulsory part of school curricula. It is known that English dominates world trade, tourism, technology, science areas, Internet. Every educated person should know English since it opens the door to a good job and communication with other people from around the world.
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English is very important like second languaje. Englis is an international language. Is important to take bests employment opportunities. Also computer system, movies and video games are most frecuently in english language, we need to speak Englih to understand these things.
Lissette said...
I think learning English as a second language is important and interesting because it provides us the opportunity to communicate with people from other nations.Also, we can know more about theur culture and style of life.Its important and necessary for everyone to learn English as a second language because it gives us the opportunity of good jobs and a better salary.I think if everyone learns English as a second language we can help many people.No wonder werte we are,there is no limitation when we can communicate in different languages.Learning a second language should be everyone's goal.
In my opinion, knowing a second language is very important because help me to communicate with other people. English has turned into the most important language in the business environment. It will help me to find a better job. Also, give us the opportunity to obtain better salary. On the other hand, I can enjoy good vacations in other country if I can talk and understand a second language as English.
The English language unite many nations. English is now the second most widely spoken language in the world, with only Chinese dialects spoken by more people. English as a second language will help you be better prepared in the working field, in socializing with other English speakers and many more. There are so many reasons why English as a second language should be learned. It will improve every aspects of your life, so go for it and learn!
Angela Beltran Cruz
It is important today than never to know two languages, because, particularly English,is used in almost all the areas of the human development. The English language has become a necessity that affects diverse fields and professionals. In the industry and the productive world everything is written and is spoken in English, being this way an indispensible tool in the globalized world that we live. The second language is not only a way that benefits us socially, but also mentally. Myrna N. Mandia
The English language is very important because it is wordwide used for commercial transactions.English is the second language in Puerto Rico and is part of our culture mixture, so for us is very important to know the language.Many scientific and historic books are writen in English and if we don't know the language we can't not get the information.By means of the English language we can obtain better jobs oportunities and better income.Also we could understand other countries when the English is the main language.
Is important to learn a second language to seek better employment opportunities. Having the knowledge of a second language allows us to better unwind at an academic lever. A second language gives us the opportunity to travel without any inconvenience.
A second language allows us to communicate with people from amother countries. It is also important to know a second language in order to be able to progress in our society.
Daisy Rivera
The important of a second language is the advantage that the person has over the majority of people that do not speak a second language. Also a person who speaks a second language can work as a translator. It allows two or more people that do not speak the same language to understand each other. The person who speaks a second language has a better job opportunity. This person also has a more expended circle of people; just because you can speak more than one language.
English is important to communicate whit other people.English is the universal language.I like to communicate in English.English is important for finding jobs.English is important for personal growth.
David Jimenez
I think is important to learn a second language because if you travel to another country you can ask to citizens for information. It is important to learn a second language because you never know if you have to move out from your home to another country. To read manual instructions, you should also need to understand another language. If you are applying for a job is neccesary that you know another language because you can get more opportunities. I consider english a language that everybody should know because it's international.
Suleika P. Orria Laguer
English in the normal day to day shores is important to develop better professionals.In today's technology,english is a universal language.When english is learned as a second language it will help our children to developed better worldwide and in communication.A bilingual person will have a better possibility to prosper then only knowing one language.
By Sugein Nieves
To have knowledge of a second language is beneficial in many aspects. First, you accomplish communication with more people, it allows you to learn about other cultures and it enriches you interaction with others outside of your culture. In the work field you have more opportunities when you know a second language.
In the United States, where millions of Latinamerican people live, it is an advantage to apply for a job where the requirements are knowledge of a second language like english. You would be selected for the position over someone who doesn't speak the language required.
From experience, I know that learning a second language isn't easy but it's worth it. If it wan't for me learning spanish i couldn't be working where I am now. The advantage of my second language is that I can speak with co-workers, friends and guests at the hotel. When the english language is needed I can change my train of thought and speak it. Therefore, making me an asset to my company.
Dianna Cordero
The English as a second language is very important because of the generational change and interest of the population.
We need to have basic knowledge of this language to develop better in the field social, economic and labor. When we ask for a job, one of the questions that they normally do is if we have knowledge of written and spoken English language and how good is our fluency. Moreover, the use of the Internet requires at least basic knowledge of this language, since they use words that mixed Spanish language and English.
In any place you always find labels written in English. We are to find supermarket labels with the nutritional facts in English. When we go to a fast food we need to ask for food in English.
Elizabeth Cabán
Ingles 101
It's good to know a second language because it lets you talk to other people. It boosts your knowledge. It helps you find or gives you advantage to get a job. It can be helpful in the army. In my case it is helpful because when I travel I can get around.
Migain Arvelo
About of my criterious, around the world,alls people talk English. Is the second most important language because it helps open the door to a good job. It is very important in my life. I am comunicate with all people in an emergency.
Migdalia said...
Learning a language besides your native language is very important. People who know a second language have an advantage from others who don't. It brings job opportunities. You can also make friends from other countries. In other words, it opens doors. It brings opportunities that otherwise you would not have if you would not speak a second language. Migdalia Perez.
Why learn another language?
"I speak Spanish & English, so I don't have to learn a foreign language...."
Not everyone speaks English. According to the CIA World Fact Book, only 5.6 % of the world's total population speaks English as a primary language. That number doubles when people who speak English as a second or third language are counted. By conservative estimates, that means that well over four-fifths of the world's population does not speak English.
It's true that English has become a global lingua franca over the past several decades; this fact, however, really should have little effect on your decision to learn a foreign language. The attitude that English alone is enough, in fact, creates self-imposed limitations. To remain monolingual is to stunt your educational development, to restrict your communication and thinking abilities, and to deny yourself the ability to fully appreciate and understand the world in which you live. Learning another language opens up new opportunities and gives you perspectives that you might never have encountered otherwise. Personal, professional, social, and economic considerations all point to the advantages of learning foreign languages. A very good reason why you should be learning another language is to increase global understanding.
"... [Effective communication and successful negotiations with a foreign partner--whether with a partner in peacekeeping, a strategic economic partner, a political adversary, or a non-English speaking contact in a critical law enforcement action--requires strong comprehension of the underlying cultural values and belief structures that are part of the life experience of the foreign partner." - Dr. Dan Davidson, President of the American Councils on International Education
"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini, Italian film director
"No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive." - Mohandas K. Gandhi, Indian nationalist and spiritual leader
Learning another language gives the learner the ability to step inside the mind and context of that other culture. Without the ability to communicate and understand a culture on its own terms, true access to that culture is barred. Why is this important? In a world where nations and peoples are ever more dependent upon on another to supply goods and services, solve political disputes, and ensure international security, understanding other cultures is paramount. Lack of intercultural sensitivity can lead to mistrust and misunderstandings, to an inability to cooperate, negotiate, and compromise, and perhaps even to military confrontation. Intercultural understanding begins with individuals who have language abilities and who can thereby provide one's own nation or community with an insider's view into foreign cultures, who can understand foreign news sources, and give insights into other perspectives on international situations and current events. For survival in the global community, every nation needs such individuals. A person competent in other languages can bridge the gap between cultures, contribute to international diplomacy, promote national security and world peace, and successfully engage in international trade.
As globalization and mobility and communications are bringing the world ever closer together, ever more urgent is the need for global citizens to be competent in other languages. The United States is the only industrialized country that routinely graduates students from high school who lack knowledge of a foreign language. Whereas 52.7% of Europeans are fluent in both their native tongue and at least one other language, only 9.3% of Americans are fluent in both their native tongue and another language. This statistic does not bode well for the future of America in a global society. The upward trend in language learning must accelerate if the U.S. is to continue to be a major participant on the international stage.
So that’s why is important to learn another language…
For example in Puerto Rico we speak spanish and english people that have dominion of both languages are consider billingual. Billingual people will have more oportunities for work. Big employer's prefer billingual people. And if your were to travel to the U.S.A. or another country, you will be able to have conversation with different people in their language.
Marieliz Ruiz
I believe that there are many important reasons for knowing English as a second language. Some of these reasons are: we can break barriers, it helps us prepare for better jobs opportunities, and for better communication. We can also improve our understanding of he world we live in because we can communicate in two languages. Plus, we need English so we can advance in the information age, in the use of technology. Melvin Salas
It is important since if we go in search of a work many require to be second language.The second language helps to communicate to us with different people of others countries. To have a second language helps the people much since one always used it. It is good for learning from early age a second language that we know that it did not benefit all the life. It help me to find a good job.
Gisselle Badillo
I think that learning a second language is important because it allows us to communicate with a wider group of people. It also allows you to help others that may only know one language. For example, a young woman is looking for a certain address, but she only speaks english. If you know english as a second language you would be able to help her. Knowing english will allow you to help other and even help to communicate better.
Zulimar Acevedo
English is important to be able to speak with other people. When yo usee englsih movies you would be abel to understand them better. YOu would be able to understadn teh instructions that are on the back of the medicine bottles. It would help you when you travel to different states. You would also be able to have more opportunities on the work force.
Felix Cordero
Learning english is important to be able to talk with other people. IT will help when we go shopping and to the movies. We can understand the movies better. It is important for the work. It will help to communicate with other people.
Yesenia Cordero
I belive that english is a very important instrument.Because it is a world wide language.It is also very special in our work force so we can be able to get better positions.Also, because in our famlies their future would be completed as professionals.Many documents these days are mostly in English.
English is very importtant because it helps to be able to communitie with differents peoplke. It is very importqant to understand the technology, the computer, the cars and differen game. When we travel to different countries . The english language is require in University to be better, prepared. It is importan to read different pages on line.
Midred Valentin said......
English is important when studing nurse.The books are in English.The doctors write in English.My son talks English and I want to learn.I want to go to The United States to get a job.
zoraida martinez said...
The English is important because we as nurse use in the work. the Doctors write the diagnostics in English. Knowing a second language offers special opportunities in different places. Most schools are teaching in English because the students can be better prepared to the future. The English are the universal language.
My opinion about why people need to learn a second lenguage is because in this time of life it is very important for jobs,for the society, you can learn more about different countries, castom and you will always be able to do anything in life.(Jaysha Torre).
The second language is important bacause I am working in a store where knowing English will help me with the American people who visit the store. It is important because I am going to visit other countries that speak English. When I go to restaurants, I can read the English menu. I can talk with the other people who speak English. It is important to understand the books of the classes at the university.
Yanira Babilonia Babilonia
ENGL 101, TR
I considered learning a second language is very important in our lives. i study nurse and most Doctors write in English. The medicine instructions are in English. I wnat to work in the U.S and earn more money. It is very important when we use de computer and internet to search information.
Dessiree Nieves Rosario
English 101
English is important to learn as a second language. We use language everyday to comunicate with one another. If we knew two languages we would be able to comunicate with a wider group of people. We would be able to get better jobs and explore more parts of the world. I think we should take time to learn a second language so that we can have more fun with our lives.
stephanie Barreto
I consider tha learning a second language especailly english is very important and necessary atthese days. If we we want to find a good job you really need to be bilingual.Also, technology uses the english language. Learning a second language is necssasry and makes us more prepared to grow at our society. It is very important we teach and be sure our children learn english. They will apppreciate it in the future.
Jorge L. medina
My opinion of the English language is a vital tool for puertorican society. Because while being able to communicate with others and opens up many doors in the professional area. I think everyone should have some knowledge of English as the language has come to every country and has become part of everyday life. If we do not want to stay back or pass any shame for not knowing English we have to learn the English language.
By:Carlos R Garcia Crespo
Learn English is very important because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English. English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Learn English and you can then teach your children English, or if they are already learning, you can now communicate with them in English. In the United States, speaking English immediately opens up opportunities regardless of your ethnicity, color, or background. All about the English is important because it is a way to express ourselves with others and see new things and learn different. It is also important to know a second language in order to be able to progress in our country. I think if we unite as a country so that our children have a better teaching in English things were different. As children to have better command of two languages as a country we could grow more. The basis of all this to learn different things and it's never too late to learn. By Cristian Morales Perez
I completely agree that mastering a second language can lead one to more opportunities and a better education. It is highly recommended that people should know English. For this reason, many schools throughout the world establish the English language as part as their curriculum. Also, many employers look favorably towards people who are skilled in English. The reason for this is because English is considered an international language in business and many priorities throughout the world. The importance of this language is highly emphasis now a days for communicating with others in foreign countries too. Although there are others who know English as their first language, that doesn't mean they should stop there. Not everyone in the world knows English. Therefore, they should learn and master other languages that are widely spoken in the world like Madarin, Spanish, Hindi, etc. Lastly, in the twenty first century, it is basically demanded that one should be bilingual and the more languages you learn the better.
In my opinion, Speaking two or more language is a great asset to the cognitive process. English is a language used worldwide. It is the language used in businesses. It will increase your job opportunities. It will make you think differently and will expand your knowledge. you can travel more easily to places that speak the language you know. Knowing english helps us socialize with others. In Puerto Rico it is one of our official languages. by, Joselyne Cortes
Mastering English is very important since it helps us deal with different people. Knowing English opens many doors, as for example in jobs. Ever since we are children we are teached to learn I practice the English language, but we don't take it seriously. But when you face college life or a job it is a requirement to know English, and we realize how important it is to dominate it. In the middle of an interview you're addressing English speaking people, which is why it's so important to learn English. The same things happen when addressing an English speaking customer. In my opinion when traveling to different countries it's important to know how to express yourself properly to other people. Learning new things benefits us in our future, especially if it's a new language. Knowing English or more than language gives you many opportunities in you job. If they needed someone to travel and represent the company in another English speaking country, knowing English could allow you to have such an experience. For this reason we have many advantages and personal benefits that will help us both in education to prepare us for the future, and also in the labor area. BY: Stephanie Perez Sanchez
My opinion is that if a person talks english, more are the opportunities to work and to get a better salary. It also helps you to communicate with people from other cultures. The English is an universal language. When we are working, inclusive in a fast food, you may have the experience of having somebody asking for food in English. In the industry and the productive world everything is written and is spoken in English, being this way isdispensible. The use of the Internet also requires at least basic knowledge of this language.
ENGL 212
By: Brendalis Rivera Soto
I learn from my parents “education is never enough”. Knowledge is the most powerful tool that you have in your professional career. You never know, what kind of challenges your face in life, much less when it comes to work. It’s very uncomfortable when you have to speak through a translator. This form may lose important information. English is one the most talking language of the work of business. Today is very important have a mastering skills of English, because this way, your knowing’s can open doors in your professional career. Also technology has changed the world of work and English is the language of technology. All the main computers, programs, website and social networks use this language. You should see your career like a home or business, if yours invest in it this means it has a higher market value. I see in this way if you have a good skills you are more professional and attractive in the world of business.
Jose F Mendez
Engl 212 5:00 a 7:30
We must take into account the importance of English as a second language in our lives. It is a demand that is needed anywhere in the world and, if we do not want to be unrelated to this reality, we have to take the first steps to allow the English to form part of our lives. It is one of the major objectives for anyone, especially for young students like us is to learn this language, but I think that interest to most improve their academic development and knowledge allow them to achieve excellent job options and finish to perform as professionals. It is never too late to learn a language, although it requires much time and effort, the attitude you have is what counts. It is not necessary to learn all, sometimes with a bit of vocabulary, we can express and understand what other people mean us.
In conclusion, having knowledge of the English language is a fundamental need today, it is a way to have good communication with different people. It gives us the ability and ability to read, listen, write and understand another culture. And most importantly, creates progress in our lives and gives us personal satisfaction.
By : Andie J. Soto Rosa
For me its important to have a second language because its a different way of communication. Not only that but i can have meaningful conversations with p eople of different countries. Having a second language its important because it gives me more learning skills and better opportunities.Having a second l anguage opens a lot of doors in job offers and in different situations. A second language its important because its a way to expand my knowledge and a wa y of learning different things.A second language helps me understand a lot of information and conversations that i didn't knew about.Its a way of expressing my self with other people of different nationalities. It helps me to have a clear idea of what is spoken or written in that language. Having a second language its important for da ily life because you never know when you'll use your second language. And most importantly because it makes me understand and communicate with different Persosns.
Steven J. Gonzalez Rivera
Course: English 212
Very few people know a second language. In a competitive meet and speak two languages world benefits us a lot. The be bilingual benefits us much in the labor area. The know a second language gives us better fringe benefits and jobs. There careers where knowing another language is essential. The knowledge of a second language also provides social and cultural benefits us, they help us relate to others. There different languages that can not necessarily learn English should be our second language. The most language studied is the English, Arabic and Chinese. For make huge profits in the highly advanced society we live is important to know a second language. By:Stephanie Soto (ENGL 212)
Why it is important to have a second language?
Knowing a second language it’s a vital quality these days. A second language is really important because it opens you many opportunity. These opportunities could be related to a professional area or simply as a social aid to know new people. Knowing a second language helps you in the professional area because it helps as a tool for understanding many concepts or simply helps you communicate with people who are interested on the merchandise or something similar. It’s necessary to know a second language if you are a professional because it makes you more competitive in the labor. It makes you more accessible and it helps you adapt to a new environment if is needed. Also many of the jobs applications require a second language.
In my opinion, I think English is important because is one of the official international language and the second language of Puerto Rico. It's common hear "English Opens Doors", we need to learn English for work, traveling, academic studies, web, communicate and a lot more reasons. Speaking English immediately opens up opportunities. We can talk with foreign around the world. For progress in our society we need to know others language. English unites the different nations.
English 212
There are many reasons why learning a second language is so important, but one of the main reasons is that it will help you to communicate and have a better understanding of other cultures. Today more companies do their business in other countries, so it is imperative to speak a second language, because these companies look for workers who can communicate effectively in a fast paced way. We are living in a world where there is a lot of talk about globalization so it is imperative to speak and understand as many languages as possible. There are a lot of opportunities for people who know more than one language. Knowing a second language can also help you when you are traveling; Speaking with the locals will help you get around better. Learning a second language is something to be proud of. There are a lot of benefits you get of knowing a second language. One benefit that you get is that it makes you feel smart and confident. Professionally you will be considered a competent person. So I encourage anybody who wants to learn a second language. By: Linda Feliciano
Knowing the English language is very beneficial. First because of the tourism, if you want to travel to other places, English will be the language used, in order to be understood. Second, it is important for the media to understand the news, newspapers, movies, etc. Third to facilitate internet searches, since most of the information stored on websites are in English. Each time you want to conduct business with a company in another country, where both languages are different, the English will be used. In addition to access certain job positions, it is essential to speak English. No matter what your chosen profession is, it is always important to know English as a second language. It is not only important speak English, it's also important know how to read it and write it. For all these reasons, and many others, knowing the English language is important.
By. Julio E. Pérez
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