In recent years, many students have been taught foreign languages at school from an early age. This trend has both positive and negative aspects. While there are several benefits associated with it, there are also some drawbacks which need to be considered.
There are several benefits for students who are taught foreign languages in their school. The most notable one is job opportunities. When students learn different languages at an early age they can develop strong language skills and it will help them to work in the field of translation and also as a tour guide. For instance, students can guide the Saudi Arabia visitors and they may translate the language of guest to the Nepali language so that they can communicate with local people . The another benefit is that it may help the students to study or work abroad in the future. The reason for this is that they will be able to meet the language criteria of foreign institution and they may easily communicate with the local people.
on the other hand, various drawbacks can be noted. One significant drawback is that it will create academic burden for students in an early age. The reason for this is that, already in today context students are stressed with a heavy syllabus. This language learning may also increase pressure on student’s life. Another drawback is the loss of proficiency in students’ mother tongue language. Consequently, if student focused in other foreign language then they might forget their own native language. For example, If students of Nepal start to learn Germany language then they will feel comfortable in speaking that particular language rather than speaking their own Nepali language.
In conclusion, if students learn foreign language in early age, they will get job opportunities and help the students to go to overseas. However, they will get academic burden and might loss of proficiency in their mother-tongue language. Therefore, It is necessary to weigh the benefits against the drawbacks carefully in order to make decision as whether students should be taught foreign language.
