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by Vincent on January 26th, 2008

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Is it important to learn a foreign language?

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  • by jin jang on January 26th, 2008

    jin jang

    With the advent of computers and the closeness of the world community is a necessity .

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  • by Firebrand on January 26th, 2008

    Firebrand

    Yes I believe it is.

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  • by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on January 26th, 2008

    Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger

    I believe in this age, it is important and can be very helpful.

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  • by Jed Merrill on January 26th, 2008

    Jed Merrill

    It is important to learn to see things from a perspective other than your own. Language is only the first step.

    Fortunately, learning another language can be fun, and using it can be rewarding.

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  • by Shopkeeper on January 26th, 2008

    Shopkeeper

    I think it is, only because with all the immigrants coming in the country, we don't have a clue what they are saying. But then if you are migrating to another country have the decent to use their language.

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  • by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on January 26th, 2008

    Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector

    Not where I'm from.

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  • by Kal-El on January 26th, 2008

    Kal-El

    I wouldn't say its important unless you are moving to that country. But I just think its really cool.

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  • by VSPrasad on January 26th, 2008

    VSPrasad

    "Our study links brain anatomy to the ability to learn a second language in adulthood," said neuroscientist Patrick Wong, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders at Northwestern.

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070725152034.htm

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  • by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on January 26th, 2008

    Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite.

    You should know the language of the country you are in. If youlive and stay in America, speak English. If you plan a trip or move to, say, France, learn French. If you go to a place and can't speak the native language, that is your problam and not the natives. You should adapt, not everyone else. So, for me, no, I won't learn another language simply because I'll never go to a place where it would be necessary to learn a second language. If you come to America and can't speak English, don't get upset with me.

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  • by Kteachers Pet on January 26th, 2008

    Kteachers Pet

    YES! When you learn a foreign language you learn so much more than just how to order food and find a bathroom. You learn about your own culture and the inner heart and language of another country. It's like the difference between only hearing one kind of music your whole life vs. having a job sampling music for itunes!

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  • by AgnusDei on January 26th, 2008

    AgnusDei

    It can't hurt, anyway.

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  • by dysFUNctional on January 26th, 2008

    dysFUNctional

    It is very important now, and its importance is rising. Today, we find ourselves functioning on more of a global level instead of a national level. International tourism and immigration are becoming more common as emphasis on keeping everything in our respective countries is lessening.

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  • by miRi hates social norms and regulations on January 26th, 2008

    miRi hates social norms and regulations

    yes the benefits are immense - no matter what the language. you learn the culture, the people, the language, often the music and personality of their way of life, you become able to learn their literature and history
    it opens doors for jobs
    it opens minds and frees them of ignorance
    it opens possibilities for the future aspect of travel

    true you may not be hurt in life if you don't. but i've learned one other than english, become very well acquainted w italian, and learning arabic, and eventually russian [already can read that] i can pretty much promise you'll be so happy and proud of yourself that you did

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  • by ghjhg on January 26th, 2008

    ghjhg

    yes. it helps us communicate better.

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