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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is usually believed that learning

English

at school is more vital than learning vernacular

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 and that local

languages

will go into extinction if not included in the school curriculum.

However

, from my point of view,

this

is a step in the wrong direction. I strongly believe that Native

language

should be sustained and

this

essay will explore my reasons and suggest probable ways to achieve

this

.

First

and foremost,  every individual comes from a family and as

such

, from a culture.  mother tongue is one of the traits that are passed on from one generation to another, which has helped in preserving the uniqueness of the norms in every culture. In as much as it is  necessary to obtain knowledge in

English

, I feel it is equally vital to maintain one's cultural dialect for identity's sake. A good example to illustrate

this

is Obi-Imo, a local area in Imo State, Nigeria. They adopted the modern

language

and ignored the use of their vernacular. The people ended up losing the ability to communicate effectively in their native

language

.

Hence

, the extinction of local

languages

in communities has a consequential effect on her dwellers. Turning to the possible solutions, the obvious step would be to ensure that other

languages

are included in the school curriculum.

English

language

should be seen as an added

language

for universal communication, which it is, and not allowed to take the place of native

languages

.

This

will enhance the skills of speaking

English

as well as other native tongues. A

further

viable option would be for the families to stick to communicating with their children mainly in their cultural tongues.

For instance

, children who grow up hearing their parents speak in their local

languages

eventually follow suit. In conclusion, educating youngsters in

English

is perceived to be more significant than in other

languages

. In my view, it is a negative trend because preserving native

languages

gives some sense of identity. It is, needful to learn both

English

and other tongues. Schools and families should serve as great tools for achieving

this

.