Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. in your opinion is it important for everyone to study English? should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and if so how?

It is argued by many that teaching English at schools is more crucial than teaching indigenous languages, while I agree that everyone should learn English as a

second

language

because it is the

language

of international communication and business, I believe that local languages are important as well as should be preserved by creating recorded and printed resources. If we count native and non-native speakers, English is the most spoken

language

in the world. It is spoken by as many as 400 million people around the globe so when students learn it, it will enable them to communicate not only with native speakers but

also

with people from other countries who speak English as

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Moreover

, English is the

language

of business. many companies around the world consider English as an essential skill for their employees,

therefore

, mastering it opens more and more job opportunities.

On the other hand

, indigenous languages must be saved from Extinction by establishing written and recorded documents. Linguists and committed citizens should work together to create books and audio files which can be kept in libraries, museums, and cultural centres as well as ephemeral materials

such

as leaflets and newspapers that can be published and distributed to the community.

For instance

, National Geographics has a project called enduring voices that focuses on making records of many endangered languages. In conclusion,

although

being fluent in English is a valuable skill that everyone should gain in order to communicate with the world. I believe that communities should take serious steps to preserve the context and Sounds of their native tongue.