Learning a foreign can surely prove beneficial for future career, and avoiding prejudice ideas towards other cultures. As a student, I studied English, a foreign language for me, for nearly 10 years, and it proved useful. With English, I made several new friends from various areas around the world, and increases the chances of entering an American college. To prove the importance of foreign languages, I created an online survey consisting of seven multiple choice questions and asked various people, including classmates, teachers, parents, and even people outside of China regarding their opinions towards foreign languages. Results prove that the majority understands the importance of foreign languages and are willing to learn. I strongly believe
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Everyone knows about what happened during World War II – Hitler’s prejudice ideas and stereotypes towards the Jews and the Aryan race’s superiority brought about the Holocaust and the death of over six million Jews. Yet, we all know that Jews were merely a scapegoat; Hitler’s lack of understanding towards other cultures could, therefore, be concluded as the main reason for World War II. Now, will you like to see a World War III happen, simply because of prejudice? I wouldn’t. Furthermore 100% of the surveyed agrees that students must learn about other cultures. Understanding and appreciating other cultures effectively prevents prejudice, and learning foreign languages solves the problem. A foreign language not only teaches the language, but also the culture. While everyone agrees with gaining knowledge about other cultures, they disagree upon the best method. 13 people stated that they prefer learning foreign language, 12 people choose reading books, while 10 voted for traveling, and 7 decided to meet people from that cultural group. Yet, keep in mind that traveling and meeting people requires knowledge about the language. Otherwise, how can you communicate? In addition, through foreign languages, students get to experience the culture, while reading doesn’t leave behind a strong
Everyone knows about what happened during World War II – Hitler’s prejudice ideas and stereotypes towards the Jews and the Aryan race’s superiority brought about the Holocaust and the death of over six million Jews. Yet, we all know that Jews were merely a scapegoat; Hitler’s lack of understanding towards other cultures could, therefore, be concluded as the main reason for World War II. Now, will you like to see a World War III happen, simply because of prejudice? I wouldn’t. Furthermore 100% of the surveyed agrees that students must learn about other cultures. Understanding and appreciating other cultures effectively prevents prejudice, and learning foreign languages solves the problem. A foreign language not only teaches the language, but also the culture. While everyone agrees with gaining knowledge about other cultures, they disagree upon the best method. 13 people stated that they prefer learning foreign language, 12 people choose reading books, while 10 voted for traveling, and 7 decided to meet people from that cultural group. Yet, keep in mind that traveling and meeting people requires knowledge about the language. Otherwise, how can you communicate? In addition, through foreign languages, students get to experience the culture, while reading doesn’t leave behind a strong