The importance of learning language

by MA SHANG JUN (4S)

It is a big concern for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of
language as they tend to ignore learning the language. Students’ attitude towards the
language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world better
by learning language as it is an international language.

First and foremost,language will definitely help you a lot when you want to
further your studies. Almost all books at university are written in English Or Malay in
all subjects. Plus, it is compulsory for any candidate to pass a language subject with credit
before entering any universities. So, if you are poor in language, you will blow your
chance for better education or worse, you are going to have a big problem studying at
university.

The second reason why you have to study it well is that it will help you to get a job.
When you go for a job interview, the interviewer will surely talk to you in language .The first
impression you should give in order to succeed and have the job is to respond in
English or Malay fluently. Your chances of getting the job are very slim if you stutter
while interviewing.

A good command of language will also help you greatly in your job. If the
company you work for is actively involved in international trade, you have to speak to
prospective customers in English or Malay.Miscommunication might occur if your spiking
of language is bad. And this will put your company at risk and you will likely be dismissed
if this happens.

Good language will also help you a lot when you travel. At least some of the people you
meet on your travels in other countries can understand English or other languages. The
language is certainly practical when you are lost on your trip. Communication problems
will not happen if you can converse well in language.

Based on all the above elaboration, I hope that students will see the
importance and realise how important the language is for their own future.