Should we learn other languages beside English ?

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   Abhaque Supanjangposted 13 years ago

   Should we learn other languages beside English ?
   
   At the time you traveled around the world; was it enough for you to just use English to communicate with others at the time you visit the non-English Spoken countries ?

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   cebutouristspotposted 13 years ago

   Yes.  Knowledge is power.  Not all country specially those who live in rural area can speak English.

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   lburmasterposted 13 years ago

   Yes, we should. Other countries children learn two or three different languages while our children can barely speak proper english!

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   Injured lambposted 13 years ago

   Yes, we really should. I am blessed that beside English, I do know different languages that I find myself could easily communicate with those who doesn't know English...

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   lilian_sgposted 13 years ago

   Usually English is sufficient but I always ensure I know some important local words to make life easier. If you are a strict eater, then it would be good to know the local words for vegetarian/chicken/beef/pork/fish etc.

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   Ciel Clarkposted 13 years ago

   Yes.  Our children should learn at least one foreign language, and they should start learning at an earlier age in school.  I am teaching my sons French and Spanish at home.
   
   I always try to learn basic phrases before visiting a country, even if I will only be there a few days.
   Hello/goodbye
   Please/thank you
   My name is
   It is nice to meet you.
   Where is the ----
   Yes/no
   I would like---
   How much is it?
   1-10
   Do you speak English?

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   Sjlifedposted 12 years ago

   It is definitely enough to know English, but I always feel that if you could speak a few phrases of the country, you can connect instantly with the locals. It makes travelling more interactive than just visiting sightseeing places. (:

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