10English-Should all students learn a second language

Introduction

Hello, Bonjour, Kamusta! Aren’t languages what bond us and bring us together no matter where we are or are going? Without languages, we would have limited communication and you wouldn’t have any idea what I am writing right now (that is… if I could write it). Here is my debate on the topic of whether or not every school student should learn a second language.

Arguments For

I strongly think yes, students should learn a second language that can help them in their near or far future. Whether they learn basic conversations or a whole language, it is going to benefit them later on in their life. Speaking as a student who has been through various language classes, I think that they should only do one specific other-language rather than a bunch of languages so they don’t get confused over the languages. A nice point of learning another language is that you can use it to make friends overseas or around your area that speak that language. Also, on the nice side of things, having another language up your sleeve can help you get those top-notch jobs that require someone speaking another language. Having another language is also good if someone needs an urgent translator to help out with the toughest of situations where no-one else can speak the language required. Although there are many positive things about learning another language, there are some doubtful down points of it.

Arguments Against

Learning another language could, in reality, be a waste of time as you may never end up using it or it may just become another old obsolete language that no one really speaks (for instance, Latin). Also, whilst taking classes for the language, you could have used that time for something more practical such as business lessons that have a more chance of helping you out in your future.

Conclusion

Languages are great, it really is just up to the speaker to make it work. I think that students should learn another language up to a desired level. This can increase many things, such as memorization, work opportunities, and of course, communication!