THE IMPORTANCE OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Keywords:
Second language, communication skill, multilingual, monolinguals, critical thinking ability, bilingual education, global language.Abstract
Acquisition of a second language has numerous merits including opening up a world of job opportunities, travelling through foreign countries, getting to know new diverse cultures, acquiring effective communication skills, improving education. Some feel that it can be advantageous to learn a second language while others suggest that this trend is without merit.
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