Тема "English has become an international language. Talk about the importance of learning foreign languages".

English has become an international language. Talk about the importance of learning foreign languages.

To begin with, we should admit that English is the most widely spoken language in the world nowadays. There is no doubt that the role of English as an international language is very important. It is a chief language in business, academic conferences, the leading language of international tourism. It goes without saying that English is also the main language of pop-music, advertising, satellite broadcasting, home computers and Internet games.

What is more, it is a language of international traffic control, emergency services and diplomacy. It is used by more than 380 million people as a native language and by 300 million people as a second language.

We can’t but mention that there are some problems people face while learning the languages. First, you have to try out new ways of saying things. You need to look up the exact meaning of new words. Moreover, it’s important to learn the rules of grammar, spelling and the exceptions. You also have to master your sounds and pronunciation.

Concerning the languages I would like to learn but for English, they are French and German. For many people French is a very beautiful language. It has romantic spirit. German is a useful language if you are on business. But it’s not half as easy to learn as English. Some people learn Chinese or Japanese, but these languages are really difficult to understand and use.

All in all, learning a foreign language is not an easy matter. It is a long and slow process that takes a lot of time and effort. But if you want to achieve your goals in life, you should know at least one foreign language.