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Goal: Learn Another Language

Learning a second language will help you connect with people from other cultures.
Purpose:
We’re told to “become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and
people” (D&C 90:15). Learning another language helps you to communicate and connect with
more people. Also, if you decide to go on a mission, there is a good chance that you will be
asked to preach the gospel in a foreign language. Learning a few phrases of another language
will give you a head start.
Goal Ideas
 Make a list of the languages that you would like to learn. Pick one of these languages.
 Learn a few signs in American Sign Language or your country’s respective sign
language.
 Ask a native speaker in your ward how to say basic phrases (“hello,” “how are you,”
etc.).
 Download a language-learning app on your device. There are many free apps available
that will teach you words and phrases from your chosen language, along with providing
daily exercises that will help you practice what you learn.
 Sign up for a language class at your school or your community.
Related Resources
 Quentin L. Cook, “The Lord is My Light,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2015
 Russell T. Osguthorpe, “Teaching Helps Save Lives,” Ensign or Liahona, November
2009