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WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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These days, mastering several languages is becoming more and more popular due to several reasons
such
 as the Internet with its limitless world. Some people think that learning another
language
 is related only to
work
 or travel.
However
, others believe that
language
 is wider than the concept of
work
. In
this
 essay I am going to discuss both sides with reference to what I prefer. With respect to the
first
 group, they believe that
language
 is a tool to communicate with others.
Therefore
, mastering several languages is not
such
 a beneficial issue.
In addition
, it is very hard to learn a foreign
language
 that may be so different from your mother one.
This
 requires a lot of effort and it is more likely to be forgotten if there is no practicing.
Subsequently
,
this
 is a massive waste of time and money.
On the other hand
, some people think that learning how to speak different languages is a great chance to obtain knowledge about different cultures, which results in b
oardening
the act of making something wider
broadening
your horizons and shaping your personality. It
also
 equips you with the ability of dealing with multicultural situations and
this
 makes you more efficient and flexible as a person.
Hence
,
such
 a wonderful chance is not to be missed. With reference to all of those benefits have nothing to do with
work
 or travel. Having e
very thing
all things
everything
said, mastering another
language
 may be related only to the
work
 domain for some people due to the difficulty of learning it or the lack of time.
However
, it is very desirable for others because they can explore the world around them and interact with different peoples. In my opinion, it is very wonderful and impressive to be able to speak several languages.
In addition
, as
this
 process develops your mental abilities, I believe it is not related only to the field of
work
, it can be
such
 a productive hobby!

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