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 reason why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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Some
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say that the only
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for learning a foreign
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is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only
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reason
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reasons
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why someone should learn a foreign
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. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Over the
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few years, the question
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foreign
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has become one of the most controversial ones in many parts of the world.
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some
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strongly support the opinion that learning a
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allows for closer contact with local
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, there are other
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who think that learning a
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helps
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understand a culture. In
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essay, I will discuss both points of view and try to draw some conclusions. On the one hand, it's commonly argued
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groups of
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that computers after impartial translations. The first argument that they bring in order to support their point of view is that at a young
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age,
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children
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absorb information more easily.
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,
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children
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are
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cognitively
more mature and are
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therefore
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able to learn more with less input.
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children
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are already in the
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acquisition stage, making learning a foreign
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easier.
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children
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are naturally enthusiastic and can develop an interest in foreign languages through fun and games . Another
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why they claim is that
children
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enjoy
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classes because they are usually very different from classes in other subjects. From another angle, despite mentioned
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, it is thought
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others that foreign
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they think
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is true mainly
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the fact that.
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should focus on their own
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first.
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,
children
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may confuse
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if they try to learn their own
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and a foreign one
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at
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the same time.
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all countries have the facilities and teachers to offer a foreign
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at primary school. Sometimes many
children
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lose interest in foreign languages as soon as they are tested like in other school subjects. Another main
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that they bring is that learning becomes more difficult as a child
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. In conclusion,
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some
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support the idea that learning a
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helps
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understand a culture. From my personal point of view
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including history
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should never be forgotten.
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Task Response
Remember to provide specific examples to support your arguments, they help to clarify and strengthen your points.
Coherence and Cohesion
Be attentive to grammatical accuracy and try to avoid typos and mistakes in sentence structure to enhance clarity.
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Ensure a clear stance throughout the essay, especially in your conclusion where your personal opinion should be distinctly stated.
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Successfully discussed both viewpoints and attempted to draw conclusions, indicating a good understanding of the essay topic.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion are well structured, effectively framing your essay.
Coherence and Cohesion
You make use of logical arguments and a coherent structure, which facilitates the reader’s understanding.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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