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.

These days, public opinion is divided over the reasons for learning a foreign

language

. I believe having the ability to speak any

language

, especially the international

language

, is crucial for every individual.

To begin

with, mastering a new

language

requires a considerable amount of time and energy.

Accordingly

, only those who wish to travel, work or study abroad should devote

this

much time and effort. Some

people

may be better off focusing on learning the skills needed for their occupations.

Besides

,

people

do not require any other form of

language

than their own mother's tongue.

This

is true even for routine tasks like shopping or opening an account at the bank.

Therefore

, it can be argued that mastering a new

language

is not suitable for everyone.

On the other hand

, modern society has acquired the basic knowledge of other languages. When

people

wish to access the Internet or use state-of-the-art devices like mobile phones, they should have a basic understanding of a lingua franca. Along with,

language

is a medium by means of communicating;

thus

, the importance of the sense of communication which is brought about by a knowledge of any

language

should be considered. Being able to speak with

people

from varying cultures and different walks of life and the chance to make a wide circle of friends via social media is a compelling reason worth one’s while learning a foreign tongue. In conclusion, while some believe there are only a few cogent reasons to learn a foreign

language

, others contend there are many other motivations for mastering it. These motivations include travelling and working overseas. According to me,

this

is a crucial aspect of every person's life.