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

this

contemporary world, many school systems ensure that teachers give more importance to teaching

English

rather than local

languages

. But, if local

languages

are not taught they are likely to extinct in the near future.

Thus

, in my opinion, I do believe that everyone should learn

English

as it is a global language, whilst protecting local

languages

.

First

,

this

essay will discuss the reasons to learn

English

and

then

,how to conserve local

languages

.

To begin

with ,

English

is the dominating language of many professional industries

such

as aviation, science and business.

Hence

, it is necessary for individuals to learn

English

as a

second

language if they are planning to apply for a job in the above-mentioned fields.

For example

, a pilot should be fluent in

English

as it provides a common platform to communicate with air traffic controllers in other countries when the plane needs to land.

However

,despite the enormous benefits of learning

English

, it is equally important to ensure the survival of local

languages

. One way of doing

this

is by teaching children about their ancestral tongue and how it represents their cultural identity. For an instance, Sri Lankan schools dedicate 2 whole periods a day to teaching Sinhala and later on provide exams to evaluate these children.

Consequently

, local

languages

can be preserved. In conclusion, it is important to learn

English

as it makes an individual employable and increases his job prospects. At the same time,it is necessary to protect local

languages

by teaching small children as they will carry it to future generations.