The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. Agree or disagree?

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contemporary era, it is argued that what determines the illiteracy level of a

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is his ability to continuously learn rather than whether he is able to read and write. Personally, I disagree with

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statement because basic knowledge of the alphabet is a crucial factor in understanding other people and

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quickly to the rapidly changing world. To embark on, the fast-paced lifestyle, which is a characteristic feature of

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age, requires a fast adaptation to embrace change;

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, a certain level of alphabet basic knowledge is needed.

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, many illiterate people need a quite long period in their educational processes compared to those who already have reading and writing skills because with age the ability of brain cells to receive, process, and keep information will gradually diminish.

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,if a

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does not have the capability of reading and writing from a very young age,he may not be able to do even a simple task on a computer and he will be way behind his peers .

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, they will confront a wide variety of challenges when they try to explore and use electronic gadgets.

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can be exemplified by a survey conducted by a group of Iraqi civil society activists who claimed that about two-thirds of Iraqi senior citizens have abandoned mobile phones because they are struggling when they use

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because they are not able to read instructions on how to use it and can not access to their online accounts

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the same reason.

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, having the basic information regarding alphabetical letters could play an indispensable role in securing an individual future. To illustrate, individuals with a minimum level of education are capable of engaging in the labour market because there is a plethora of jobs that only need a worker who can read and write to receive and send written orders and e-mails correctly, in spite of whether they continue their higher education or not.

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, in Iraq, applying for many jobs

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as receptionist, cleaning workers, plumbers, and taxi drivers requires a basic educational background that allows workers to communicate clearly with their employers, customers, and colleagues.

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example shows that reading and writing are instrumental tools to ensure a

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will have a respectful life even if he is unable to continue his learning process. In conclusion,

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essay has reiterated the above-mentioned points , l can claim that learning and relearning are both important, but not as important as writing and reading skills because they are the primary steps in any learning process, and without

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might not be able to catch up with

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sharply changing life.

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, the ability to understand the alphabet is an essential element in many fields.