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 learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?

In the current era, English is seen as a mandatory subject, due to its global acknowledgement, for every student to learn at the school level as compared to other native languages.

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, there is a great risk of extinction of local languages due to

this

act. In my opinion, English is vital and most important for every individual to learn but it must not be done at the cost of other languages survival.

Firstly

, the importance of

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nglish language is not hidden from any individual, living in the present world.

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command on English can prove to be a key to unlock several opportunities for one's future.

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, a recent survey revealed that those students that have a strong knowledge of

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nglish language have a greater chance to succeed in their academic life.

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is because, in most of the higher studies institutes, the basic mode of communication is English.

On the other hand

, the role of mother languages in a society's cultural values cannot be neglected too. If a local language dies out, it will be a huge loss for the national identity as these languages are considered a bonding element in the societies. Due to their primary importance, government and individuals must act together for the preservation of their native languages. It can be done by holding literary festivals and competitions among students in these languages and

also

by awarding stipends and scholarships to those who have a good command on their mother tongues. To conclude, English must be taught at

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chool level to every student as it ensures certain valuable opportunities for them in future. In contrary, local languages have their own importance too and the state must take necessary measures to eradicate any chances of their dying out or extinction.