Speaker A. Learning Spanish let me be part of my best friend's family and have friends in college from South America whom I may not have met had I not had such an interest in learning Spanish. I like myself with these other people more than I like my American self (if that makes sense). I have known a lot of people who learned another language at the age of 19 and above who now speak their second language almost without an accent but speak their first language with an accent!

Speaker B. Learning a foreign language always gives you a chance to compare the foreign language and your mother tongue. In order to learn another language, you need to learn the different titles and functions of sentence parts. Learning these things can make you a better student and a more articulate person. Also, many of the root words used in foreign vocabulary will help you later on as you struggle to comprehend or analyze new words in your native language. For instance, studying Latin in high school taught me an incredible amount of English, because English has so many words that come from Latin. The same is with Greek.

Speaker C. I know this might not make sense at first but hear me out. I know it's not polite in some situations. But if you and some of your friends learn a foreign language, you'll be able to talk to each other without other people having a clue what you're saying. This works best if you choose a language few people study, such as Japanese. Avoid the Big Two (Spanish and French), because too many of us learned them in high school. And you never know who has a German, Finnish, Italian, or Greek grandmother!

Speaker D. Traveling is one of the great joys of life and also one of the most expensive. Why not get the most out of your experience? As a person who doesn’t know the native tongue you are completely excluded from the culture. The locals ignore you and all that’s left for you is sightseeing and taking cheesy photos. Knowing even a few phrases of the language will make a huge difference. You will meet many more people and find it much easier to get around. People are much more welcoming if you make an effort to speak their language. This can turn a frustrating experience into the trip of a lifetime.

Speaker E. A language is what makes us human. It is the medium we use to share our thoughts with the world. Could you imagine а thought without а language? A great language also has a wonderful musical quality. Learning a new language is like learning a new way to think and a new way to sing. I am often struck by new phrases that are profoundly meaningful and melodic. At those moments I feel grateful to be alive. Don’t sell yourself short by stubbornly ignoring every language but one.

Speaker F. Believe it or not, the majority of the world does not speak English. We are so isolated that we hardly realize this. The truth is new thoughts and ideas are happening everywhere and they are not being immediately translated. The world is getting smaller and we are coming into contact with more non-⁠English speakers all the time. Gain an advantage for yourself in business and personal relationships by being able to communicate with people in their language. This will set you apart and gain you immediate respect and credibility.