Hi! Me, Ramo, Ariela. Comoestas?
Was it difficult to understand? In case you were wondering, I said “hello,” gave them my name, and asked how they were doing.
It’s very basic Spanish. Imagine if you asked someone how your family is doing and what they’re doing this week, and you could only answer in Spanish.
Why do we learn languages, and why is it necessary to know another language? If I said something in more advanced Spanish, you might be confused. That’s why we learn languages to communicate with each other. You will also learn other languages for cultural studies, consciousness, careers, and university applications. Knowing another language also helps with communication skills and confidence.
Learning another language can be difficult, but if you work hard, it can be successful. Learning may be frustrating at first, but over time it can really boost your confidence.
A big reason to learn a new language is to communicate with people from different backgrounds.
In an article published on Trinity Washington University’s website, Leonardo de Varros says that knowing different languages ”helps us express our emotions, desires, and questions to the world around us.” It is written.
Being multilingual can also help you understand people and avoid misunderstanding their words. It also helps to know the language of the country you’re traveling to. It can be useful for everything from ordering food from a menu to giving directions.
De Varros emphasizes the importance of knowing a second language when traveling abroad. Knowing how to communicate is very important in order to have a good time while traveling.
In a 2016 article published on Auburn University’s website, Lauren Robinson states, “Knowing a foreign language also improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills.” When you speak or hear another language, different parts of your brain are activated and you become more aware of what’s going on around you.
Finally, knowing another language can help with career choices and the college application process.
“From fall 2013 to 2016, U.S. colleges and universities saw a 9.2 percent decline in enrollment in non-English language courses,” writes Julian Wiley, writing for the Chronicle of Higher Education. Therefore, those who want to study a second language can stand out more in their applications and the doors to certain careers may be wide open.
De Valoes added, “In an increasingly integrated global business community, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is becoming increasingly important.”
Have you ever wanted to be a doctor, teacher, or broadcaster? In these jobs, knowing a second language is beneficial to dealing with clients, patients, students, and colleagues.
Middlebury Language School notes that some multilingual employees are often required to travel abroad for work. This can help build business relationships with other countries, and these employees may also have the opportunity to relocate abroad. It’s a great opportunity for many people.
Knowing another language helps in many ways. That’s why schools should require students to study a foreign language for at least two years.
Ariella Montalvo is a ninth-grader at Warwick High School.