In the wake of globalization, local languages are at risk of being abandoned for English, which appears to be the only universal language worldwide. In my opinion, although I think it is significant for everyone to learn English so as to easily work or study anywhere in the world, local languages should be preserved by organising cultural festivals, and teaching them in schools.
It is extremely crucial for everyone to learn English language because of a number of reasons. First, English language enables individuals from different continents to earn an opportunity to work everywhere within the globe. This is because to communicate with people from different regions, English is the common language; hence people who cannot converse in English may find it difficult to work in English speaking countries like the United States, England, and Australia where wage rates are high. Secondly, Learning English language is beneficial as it allows students to study abroad. For instance, for an individual to study in prestigious Australian universities, he or she must possess English test (IELTS) certificate with at least band 7 score.
Whereas learning English has many benefits, local languages should be protected from possibly being forgotten and extinct. There are several ways to achieve this. First of all, the governments should organize annual or biannual national cultural events where natives of different local languages showcase music and other forms of art in local languages. Such events will remind people of their local languages which may not be speaking because of living in metropolitan areas. Furthermore, local languages should be introduced as part of school curriculum. This will be particularly helpful in ensuring that children, born in urban areas where local languages are hardly spoken, get an opportunity to learn their mother tongues.
In conclusion, I believe that everyone should learn English language as it is a golden way to unlock unlimited possibilities of studying and working abroad. However, local languages should not be left behind. Government should spearhead the efforts to ensure its survival such as organizing national festivals or events for local languages, and integrating native languages into school curriculum.