more on languages

also refer to my earlier post on Pidgin - the influence of English language and Western culture is often positive. for example, more employment opportunities. however, it often "corrupts" local languages, art and popular culture. why take the trouble to learn (or to teach your kid) a new language when you can get by well with the native tongue and English? answer - because it exposes one to a wider cultural experience and broadens one's horizons. well, not really compelling reasons for a 15 year old to attempt learning a new language.

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