is a way to communicate your ideas, thoughts and opinions with other people. English is 
 of the languages 
 often considered essential to learn in today’s world. There is a considerable decline in the interest to learn the local languages. In fact, some of them are on the verge of dying out. In my opinion, it is important for everyone to learn English. At the same time, it is equally important to preserve local languages.
, English is the official 
 in more than 50 countries, most of which are well-developed nations where 
 might be interested in settling down in the future. English speaking skills will come in handy in situations when you are trying to migrate abroad. The English speaking countries 
 as the US, the UK and Canada are considered to be the best destinations for higher education. 
 must, 
, have a strong command of the 
 in order to successfully thrive in an English speaking country. 
, the job opportunities for an individual with better English skills are numerous. The employers are only interested in those candidates who can have a good conversation with their clients and express their opinions fluently. 
 skill is extremely important in 
 age of globalisation as the clients of the employers are often from different parts of the world. A good knowledge of English is 
 required to make the best use of information available on the internet because most of the websites are in English.
, I feel the local languages should 
 be taught so as to preserve them for future generations. There are many scriptures and books written in local languages that are full of knowledge and wisdom. 
, the books on Ayurveda, a traditional healing practice, are written in Sanskrit. As many people are leaning towards natural healing therapy, it has become all the more important to learn and preserve the minority languages that allow us to decipher 
 ancient texts. Including these languages in the school curriculum is 
 of the ways to preserve them. Parents should make an effort to teach their children by regularly conversing with them in their mother tongue. 
, the Government should provide incentives 
 as a scholarship to students with local 
 skills.
To conclude, I believe that English is necessary to succeed in all walks of life as it makes 
 more confident. 
, the local 
  needs to be given their due respect. I feel an equal effort should be made by individuals to learn both these languages.