4 reasons for learning different languages

Sometimes it is not easy to start learning different languages for example in the morning, or to wake up early on weekend to read a textbook or to listen to a foreign audio. Maybe, the only advantage of language learning somewhere outside is that you have to visit there in certain time.

If you learn a foreign language by yourself you’ve got the main problem – you should find good reasons to learn a language. You shouldn’t forget them just as you face any problems in your study.

How to give reasons to learn in such cases? Try to use “the method of reverse”. What will you lose if you give up language learning now? You would have more spare time which you could waste for rest, but what will you lose herewith? Maybe, some of the following:

1. Competitive advantage when applying for a job. It is necessary to be able to speak a foreign language even in the case when you won’t need it at your work place – the fact you have learnt a language shows that you’re smart and purposeful.

2. Comfortable travel abroad. If you can speak English well it is rather easy for you to travel almost anywhere. But there are places on Earth where you would be understood only if you speak aboriginal language (for example, somewhere in Asia, Africa or South America). What is more, if you are able to speak aboriginal languages you are really respected by native people and you feel everywhere like at home.

3. The possibility of international communication. If you look around you see that there are a lot of rapidly developing communication means: Skype, Facebook, various chats and international sites. These are good ways to meet friends and to know about real living in others countries. In addition to that, the best way to learn to speak a foreign language is to speak it!

4. Business trips abroad. If you a real professional and want to develop your professional skills you should think about business trips to other countries or about studying abroad. So, why not to start learning different languages right now? Maybe, seeing your success and ambition, your bosses will help you to gain an appropriate experience abroad. It can move your career ahead!

So, when you open your foreign language textbook next time – just think about such advantages which you would have as a result of your efforts.


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