Journey to a Bigger World
Like in my case, the powerless effect of not speaking a certain language should be a motivation to inmerse ourselves on it. Challenge yourself to visit a non-English speaking country. The experience will make you see the world and the changes going on in your own country in a different way. What about an Asian country, for example beautiful Thailand or maybe go to the Caribbean and visit the "real" Dominican Republic--not Washington Heights!
Yes, I am digging into some beaches while doing this research; but it is the desire of adventure that calls my attention the most. Try to visit other places and learn about them, not as a tourist, but as an adventurer. Try to learn a greeting and some basic survivor phrases. I assure you, when you get back home, you will want to learn their language and your view of them will change forever.
However, learning a new language is more than knowing how to order a meal in Spanish or any other language. It changes who you are and how others see you. It opens the door to a better education, job opportunities, and health improvement. The United States is changing and we need to be prepare for it. Speaking a new language will provide us with strong weapons in our career, education, and social life.
Education, in general, has to change and should offer students from an early age the ability of speaking a second language. People, in general, should be more aware of the world outside the States and seize the opportunity to learn a new language and, therefore, reach new awareness.
However, learning a new language is more than knowing how to order a meal in Spanish or any other language. It changes who you are and how others see you. It opens the door to a better education, job opportunities, and health improvement. The United States is changing and we need to be prepare for it. Speaking a new language will provide us with strong weapons in our career, education, and social life.
Education, in general, has to change and should offer students from an early age the ability of speaking a second language. People, in general, should be more aware of the world outside the States and seize the opportunity to learn a new language and, therefore, reach new awareness.
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