According to few individuals’ opinion, learning a language other than their native language is only an option to expand their career path. On the other hand, the rest of the society thinks that knowing a foreign language is important when communicating with foreigners and traveling to different countries. However, I believe that getting to know another language is an added advantage when we try to expand career options.
In today’s world every human being tries their best to find their dream job even it is located in overseas. To achieve this goal, linguistic proficiency cross paths and having the specific requirement will help them to build up their future in abroad. For example, in Sri Lanka the rate of being relocated in foreign countries to work have been increased up to 30% over the past 10 years. As the country is struggling economically, people started moving to other countries in order to earn much more than in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, those who are struggling with the language find it very difficult to survive in this financial situation.
Furthermore, when traveling for a vacation to any country knowing the native language will help the tourist in some ways. For instance, if we go to Japan for a holiday without a tour guide, we might face trouble in communicating with Japanese since majority of the people does not speak any other language than their mother tongue. Too avoid such incidents to happen, we need to have at least some knowledge on the linguistic.
In conclusion, getting to know another language is very helpful in expanding your profession with multiple options and building your future. Even if we travel to Europe or Asian countries for a visit, it is not mandatory to be fluent in their languages since it only a temporary stay.