According to an article from The Observer less and
less British learn second language now. I agree with the author that
it really is a pity. Knowing only one language restricts your thinking: you do
not realize that there is more to feel and say than your language allows you
to. For me, it should not be all about mastering as much languages
as possible, because as humans we have own limitations. Even learning just
the basics of the other lg enriches your ability to perceive the world, which
is so complex that to describe it you need to learn through you whole life and
you never will be able to tell enough. Moreover, knowing 2nd lg allows a deeper
reflection on one's mother tongue. For all those reasons, I am strongly
convinced that foreign lgs should be even in the core curriculum of the Brits.
You may find the article here:Observer's article
