Dicussion Board

RE: Everyone who can, should learn English.

Author:

Hai Ha VU

Posted Date:

Tuesday, 15 February 2011 14:54:44 o'clock EST

Edited Date:

Tuesday, 15 February 2011 14:54:44 o'clock EST

I know that English has gained more and more popularity and learning English brings numerous benefits for English learners. However, I am truly believe that you should consider other situations. In this case you should think about opportunity cost. Learning English will take your time which you can use for caring your family, relaxing or for your hobbies. Take an example, one person who works in one company where is non-English environment and there income is just enough to support their basic lives. Thus, why could they study English? That they study English may be waste their time and money. In addition, study sometime is stressful work. Hence I do not think that everyone who can, should learn English. ^^



Diversity of languagues brings numerous benefits 

Author:

Hai Ha VU

Posted Date:

Friday, 25 February 2011 15:43:04 o'clock EST

Edited Date:

Friday, 25 February 2011 15:43:04 o'clock EST

I strongly believe that because of encouraging variation linguistic, this nation will enjoy numerous benefits from it. Firstly, language is cultural identity and It is also contain nation's knowledge. There will a lot of things transmitted through language. Therefore, imagine if there are great languages in one country, how much knowledge will be contained in it? For instance, knowledge about traditional medical: acupuncture, massages or herbal and so on.   Diversity linguistic also poses economic benefits due to the fact that this country can trade, negotiate, discuss and have an agreement with different countries easier. Thus, I think the government should encourage diversity linguistic in their nations.


RE: the benefits of learning English

Author:

Hai Ha VU

Posted Date:

Monday, 28 February 2011 16:12:40 o'clock EST

Edited Date:

Monday, 28 February 2011 16:12:40 o'clock EST

It is undeniable benefits of learning English and its role as Lingua Franca. Today, I watched a talk ‘Jay Walker on the world's English mania’ in ted.com and Walker says that English is “opportunity for better life, a job, to be able to pay for school or put a better food on the table” and “English is language of problems solving”. Even he has a litter biased view and vested interest in promoting English, there is not the importance of English. Knowing English, people can enjoy travelling many parts of the world. They also can have better job opportunities, communicating with different people from all around the world or enjoying film and music in English. English is needed for your future career, your entertainment, and your hobbies. Is it not enough?