Learning a language is such an interesting journey. Today, communication and networking are two things which are essential for success. Earlier success was based on specific talents and qualification. But today communication is the key link that allows you to explain, express and link things so that you are successful and others are benefitted by your work. Language is important. The mandatory languages like the regional language of your state, Hindi as well as English are always included in the academics. What is important is to learn an additional language.
The merits of learning a language are immense:
- It stimulates your cognitive skills.
- Makes you confident.
- You are able to communicate better and express yourself.
- You are better understood.
- You become popular.
- It improves the memory and is a wonderful exercise for your brain.
The decision about which language to learn is completely your choice. French, Spanish and German are the common foreign languages that help you communicate globally. But it is completely a students’ choice to learn any language. Firstly, the availability of a good institute is essential. For e.g. if a student wishes to learn Mandarin, there has to be a good institute that has elementary level, spoken as well as written language. The guide or the teacher has to be exemplary. It is essential to do some query to understand the repute and consistency of teaching. Moreover, self learning is also possible via Skype lessons and online notes. With technology many things are becoming easy and certainly learning a language is easy too.
Another thing that will help you as a student is to learn a language as per your interest level. If you have basic French in school and you are able to relate it well, especially at phonics i.e. sound or semantics i.e. meaning then that must be your choice. In India, there are always job openings for French teachers and German translators. There and also university level courses available at a higher level. Learning a language also means setting a scheduled time and continuous revision to get the basics and grammar right. Also deciding whether you want to concentrate on spoken level or combine both speech and written language is important. Keeping your interest level in a language also means knowing about culture, geography and ancient times of the particular country. Most students apply for a course but proceeding in it, they find it boggling and are unable to do justice to the same. So time management and revision is essential.
On a deeper level, how about learning a distinct Indian language other than the mother tongue? There are many books as well as e learning modules for the same. There are 22 languages and several dialects in India. It would certainly enhance your knowledge and also it would be fun to know the various names of things, feelings as well as proverbs in each Indian language. So, take time to decide and enjoy learning a new language.
