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Why Learn =
Another Language?=
Mr. Raymond Schweitzer
World
Languages Supervisor
Jefferson Township HS
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Language:
The Key to Understanding other Countries
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The Key to Understanding other Countries
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A recent lead re=
port
in the Wall Street Journal stated that “Americans’ ignorance of foreign =
languages is a major cause of such
problems =
as
the deteriorating American economic position in the world, persistent tr=
ade
deficits, =
foreign
policy failures and public misunderstanding of international issues.”
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<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:75%'>•Many Americans believe that learning a foreign language consists primarily of =
learning grammar, vocabulary, and <=
/span>expressions.
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<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:75%'>•However, the study of world languages consists of much more than learning grammatical elements.
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<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:75%'>•There are numerous advantages to learning another language, but probably the most important one is that you learn new ways of thinking, listening, and perceiving<=
/i> that are different from your native tongue and add new dimensions to learning.
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<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:75%'>•When you learn another language, you learn about the people who speak the language an=
d the influence they have had on out lives.&=
#13;
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The Benefits of
Foreign Language Proficiency
Extend Well Beyond Linguistics
Foreign Language Proficiency
Extend Well Beyond Linguistics
Children who study foreign languages statistically outperform non-languag=
e students in language arts, math, science, and social studies.
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Advantages
of Learning Another Language=
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:63%'>•One of the most important advantages of learning another language is that you learn different ways of thinking, perspectives and approache=
s to
viewing the =
world.
•
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span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:63%'>•You become more analytical, observant, detail-oriented and aware of what is going on around you and in the <=
span
style=3D'position:absolute;top:46.77%;left:3.68%;width:88.58%;height:30.64=
%'>world, and how international developments =
have
a direct impact on your =
own
life.
•
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:63%'>•You become more precise=
and better able to express yourself in your own language.&=
#13;
•
<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:63%'>•It’s like opening the door=
to
a new world – like a discovery adventure.
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<=
span
style=3D'font-family:Clarendon;font-size:63%'>•You develop a better understan=
ding
of your own =
language
and culture and they influence your thought patterns and daily actions, and outlook on
life