English is the only language worth learning

English is worth learning,but it it is not very good to say that it is the only language worth learning.I think every language are of the same importance.What I mean is no language is superior to another because they all serve the same purpose-to link everyone so they are all worth learning.Also according to my studies,english is not the world's most spoken language.I remember it is Mandarin or Chinese.:-)

Wow there are many people who think the way you do. DO you know that the the most perfect language in the world was and is Sanskrit,the mother of all languages in the world, which is also the oldest language in the world with proper grammar? Do you know that English became popular only because of British people invading all over the world and forced their language and culture on them? Do you know that Greek is the greatest European language? Do you know that majority of the English words are actually taken from other European languages?

Here in India fortunately a lot of emphasis is put on the need to learn English as it is an International language and your statistics clearly show how important it is in every walk of life. But in order to be able to communicate with those who do not speak English it is necessary that one learns other languages too. When I was on holiday in Europe for example I had a tough time as I noticed the French insist on speaking only French and so do the Germans. This could be the case elsewhere too.

Well, in our case here in our country, English is our second language so I agree with you it is a language worth learning.

I think Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin) and India are the most spoken language in the world. Mandarin is worth learning too as most of ASIAN countries speaks Chinese. I think it would be good if your a native English speaker to learn Chinese than Spanish. Just my thought.

to some extent, I don't approve of your idea. While English now is widely used and has become the international language all over the globe, this situation would change in coming years. As you know, an increasing number of people are learning Chinese at present, to acquire the most splendid language in the universal as well as its culture. That is to say, Chinese without doubts is bound to be the most important and most widely used language in the future------a universal language will arise.

I agree with you. Actually English has become to be a global language. Since most English countries are much more powerful and therefore its language has a big effect on the world. Here we have to study English as our foreign language since we are little. And it seems you can find a good job if you learn it well. It becomes to be a tool when you apply for a job. I love China

Hello mivvvy, english is indeed the most important language for today´s life, but it is not he only onw worth learning one, in fact, any language takes us close to the people who speaks it, and it culture and values, and this are worth reasons to learn another language, in my opinion. As for me, I am learning russian, a though one, specially being spanish my mother´s language,:), this is only because I feel atraction for Russia its culture and people. I believe that everyone of us should learn another language, at least one, even those, who speaks english as their first language.

Strongly Disagree. Because every country. The national language,however,we shold be learning English as an official language to communicate with each other.

Well, if the person speaking English as their first language does not travel to other countries, where English is not spoken well, then there's no need for him to learn another language. However for one traveling frequently to a certain country where English is not spoken, then there's a need to learn how to speak their language too. That way, you will both understand each other.

My dear friend I am able to communicate to the world because I studied English language. My father used to insist on speaking English in the house and that is why I am abl to write and speak proper English. I am actually grateful to the British for having united the very many princely states of India and that was possible only through English language. Otherwise imagine me , a south Indian trying to communicate in tamil or malayalam to urdu or bengali or telugu people in India itself. It would be like a game of actions. Chinese may be large in number but how can we learn complex diagrams which represent alphabet. English language will continue to rule no matter what. I agree that other cultures including India and others are beautiful but for practical reasons English is more simple compared to others and therefore more convenient.

Sorry no I don't agree with you. This would mean we all would give up our culture as well. Each language is a part of a culture which includes sayings/expressions that belongs to that culture. Also there are words/expressions in our language you won't find in any other vica versa. Also I do believe that learning different languages and how to pronounce it is for the education and development of speach and brains as well. I don't think native English speakers are really learning that much other languages at all. In our country we have to learn next to our own language also English and at least 1 other foreign language. Also in some professions (like medical) you need to learn some other languages as well.It makes it easier to make the link to some diseases or treatments. Learning an foreign language is much more as just learning how to say: how are you doing today and I am fine. You learn about cultures as well. Personally I think many people don't speak English that well at all. Seems to me that level should be much higher. I assume the teachers are not that great either. But that is the same with many other things kids learn at school nowadays.

I don't really agree. But unless you do NOT plan to visit other countries, and you plan to stay in the US your whole life, then I guess other languages are unimportant.

beside to your country language, english is the best language because it is a global language, its like a requirement to all the people in the world. i agree with you because its a universal language all the meetings, press conference, contacting a foreign people you must use english , even in movies all the world country film have a english subtitle did you see that ? that is why english is the most important language.

It is true that one who has mastered english, either as a main or second language, is definitely at an advantage in communication skills. However, it will also be good to learn other languages. At times, we go to different places other than those wherein there are readily people availale who can understand English. This will be the time wherein an English-speaking individual will have to exert some effort to learn the basic language of the people in the area. In the case of inter-racial marriages, wouldn't it be good if the english-speaking guy exert some effort to learn the language of his partner? Well, I do believe that it is well worth it.

I beg to disagree my friend. English may be considered the global communication as you have said but I think learning Spanish will be an advantage too since I think it's the second most spoken language followed by Mandarin or Chinese dialects. English speaking people must also learn or understand other languages too like Spanish or Chinese and vice versa.

English is surely a language that you have to know as more common and acceptable.It is used in most countries of the world and it is the main advantage for ala kind of jobs. Nevertheless, things change rapidly and probably we will see another language to come front... It depends on the financial circumstances in the world.... I am sure that many people will start speaking Russian day by day...