Write about the following topic: 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 widely believed that learning

English

should be prioritized over the learning of native

languages

within an academic environment. I believe the

English

language

has taken precedence over all others in the present world

hence

, it is crucial to be spoken and understood by everyone so as not to be left out in the global community.

To begin

with, it is imperative to teach every child

English

because it has become the world's common

language

.

That is

, everyone needs to have at least a basic knowledge of

English

to operate at the international level.

Additionally

, most countries

such

as Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, and other African countries have adopted

this

language

as either their first or second official

language

, thereby increasing the population of

English

speakers.

For instance

,

English

is the lingua Franca in most international business meetings, research institutions etc a good

use

of it would save the hassles that come with

language

barriers and the need for translators.

Thus

, giving room for an enriched, convenient flow of conversations, sharing of ideas

as well

as

Correct word choice

and

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knowledge acquisition.

However

,

language

is one factor that defines culture and

hence

should not be allowed to phase out. Parents should be encouraged to frequently

use

their local

languages

among the kids

while

at home or during family gatherings.

This

means that

while

the teachers in school teach them other necessary foreign

languages

, the biggest onus is on families to inculcate these cultural values in their children,

,

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especially during the learning age when they can easily imbibe

the

Correct pronoun usage

them

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. Based on facts in Nigeria, recent research has shown that more than 50% of the population have excellent

use

of

English

as well as

their local

languages

and

this

has been attributed to the respective contributions of teachers in school and the parents at home. In conclusion, I believe in the utmost importance of exposing kids to the learning of

English

in schools

while

their mother tongue can be preserved by teaching and encouraging the

use

of their native

languages

at home more often