Foreign languages
There are literally thousands of languages spoken in the
world. In the United States, the most commonly spoken
language is English: 82% of the population speaks
English as their native language, and it is the common
denominator for everyday life. The second largest
language in the United States is Spanish; approximately
12% of people in the United States speak Spanish as
either their first or second language.
Why should you learn a foreign language?
Those who can speak one or more foreign languages as
well as their native language have many advantages. From
a business perspective, it can be quite beneficial to
know foreign languages in order to connect and network
with people from all over the globe. From a cultural
perspective, learning a foreign language gives you a
chance to experience an entirely different culture in a
very intimate way. A cultural is deeply integrated with
its language, so to truly experience it you have to
speak the foreign language. Speaking a foreign language
can be a highly enriching experience. Learning a foreign
language can also be a lot of fun, and give the student
a great feeling of accomplishment. Of course, it is true
that you can get by in most places in the world by
speaking English. Indeed, while only 370 million people
speak English as their native language, approximately
1.5 billion people all over the globe speak English as a
second language. And because these English speakers are
focused in business and tourism industries, you can
usually get by. But in an increasingly globalized world,
just getting by is no longer enough.
How do you learn a foreign language?
The best way to learn a foreign language is to start
young – the younger the better. Indeed, the ultimate
goal of learning a foreign language is to be able to
speak, not as if you were speaking a second language,
but as a native speaker, and this can only really happen
if you learn the language from a very young age. Of
course, for many people this is no longer an option.
Aside from the obvious step of taking formal classes,
either in person or online, you can try immersing
yourself in the foreign language. There is a huge
variety of foreign language audio CDs available. Or find
reading material in the language you are trying to
learn. Of course, this will be easier if the foreign
language is related to a langue you already know. For
example, if you speak English you will recognize a lot
of the words used in a French newspaper. If you pick up
a newspaper written in Arabic, however, you would likely
not even know where to begin. No matter how you are
attempting to learn a foreign language, the key is
practice, practice and practice. Try to use the foreign
language as much as possible, speak it, listen to it,
and write it whenever you can. It is especially
important to communicate with native speakers. Foreign
languages are living, breathing skills that need to be
used to thrive, so get out there and start talking
maintenant!
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Review Our Directory for Asian Universities Foreign Language Departments
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Our Best Web Links For Asian Universities Foreign Language Departments
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1. Rhinelander Yellow Pages - Quickseek.com
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... American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific ... Police Departments Political ... Colleges & Universities Drivers ... K-12 Language Schools ... & Professional Foreign Exchange & ...
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3. Departments Index The University of Arizona
... southern Arizona. East Asian Studies Dedicated to ... several graduate departments. Graduate ... Through the study of language, literature, and ... business and the foreign service. Hydrology ...
http://www.arizona.edu/index/alldepts-index.php |
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... American, 0.53% Asian, 0.08% Pacific ... Police Departments Political ... Colleges & Universities Drivers ... K-12 Language Schools ... & Professional Foreign Exchange & ...
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9. Degree in chinese
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11. Eastlake Yellow Pages - Quickseek.com
... American, 0.97% Asian, 0.01% Pacific ... Police Departments Political ... Colleges & Universities Drivers ... K-12 Language Schools ... & Professional Foreign Exchange & ...
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12. M & t credit services
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13. Building Global Skills through International Internships, Coops and Study Abroad
... and how the departments functioned ... all groups except Asian Americans and ... more than one language, for example ... practices their foreign colleagues have ... As a result, universities are exploring ...
http://www.black-collegia ...06/global_interns.htm |
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15. OIE - About Us
... material for foreign nationals in ... with academic departments, develops ... as a Second Language Programs (ESL ... Center; East Asian Studies Center ... The Midwest Universities Consortium ...
http://www.oie.ohio-state.edu/aboutus.aspx |
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