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Band 8+: Do you think it's important to learn a second language?

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I think in today's modern world, where the world has become a global village, it is of utmost importance to learn a second language because people connect through language. Having said that, there are many different languages across the world. So, learning a second language, be it an international language such as English, could create a lot of opportunities in terms of career-oriented opportunities as well as social-oriented opportunities by connecting with people.

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I think in today’s modern world where the world has become a global village it is of utmost importance to learn a second language because people actually connect through a language and having said that there are many different languages across the world So, learning a second language, be it an international language such as English, could create a lot of opportunities in terms of career oriented opportunities as well as social oriented opportunities by connecting with people.

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people: 2

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