You’ve heard all the reasons why some people don’t learn languages, many of these founded on long-held myths and misconceptions. The truth is, in today’s increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, proficiency in other languages is a vital skill that gives you the opportunity to engage with the world in a more immediate and meaningful way—whether in your neighborhood or thousands of miles away—while better preparing you to compete and succeed in the global economy.

https://www.languageconnectsfoundation.org/connect-with-language/the-benefits-of-learning-languages

1. Which of the ideas presented in the article do you agree the most? Why?
2. What’s the reason you are learning English? Are any of your reasons mentioned in the article? 
3. What other language would you like to learn besides English? Why?
4. Do you think some languages are easier to learn than others? Which ones, and why?
5. How many languages do you think will exist 100 years from now? Which do you predict will be the most dominant, and why?