By learning a foreign language you will open many new vistas in your life. You will pave the way for new friends, travel at a level not experienced by those who are simply “tourists” are will have an essential key to enter another culture to whatever depth your time and interests may allow. Your knowledge and view of our world is going to unfold before your very eyes in ways you cannot imagine. Food, geography, culture, religion and even travel will take on a whole new light for you. Truly, a myriad f opportunities await you.

Which Language?

If you are reading this article, then obviously you do want to learn a foreign language. But which one? Will it be Spanish, spoken throughout Central and South America and in Spain? French, language of France and the aristocracy along the Mediterranean? Perhaps German has taken your fancy, and you’d like keys into the minds of the many great scientific minds that culture has spawned through the centuries. Italian might be your choice with its allure of luscious foods and romantic nights among the vibrant, happy people of the Italy and its peninsula. Or are you keen on a visit to Vatican City while in once world-powerful Rome?

Go Ahead, Explore

Do you like to explore? Then learning a foreign language will equip you to delve into the secrets of ancient China. Learning Chinese you can trod the pathways Marco Polo once took and enjoy cuisine that dates back centuries in its development. Are you curious about the mysteries of Egypt? What must it really been like to watch the construction of the pyramids or raft along the Nile as its fertile valley unfolds before you. Arabic will open the doors to the many cultures of the Middle East and the religion of Islam for many more than just a thousand and one nights.

Don't Ever Stop

But you needn’t stop there. Thousands of tongues spread across the world’s more than 235 countries beckon to those whose love of people, language, culture, food or religion impulse them as you have been. Languages like those mentioned before or the many others like Hindi, a principal language of the Indian subcontinent, that beckon us to know the intricacies of another people distinctly different from ourselves. Whether your choice takes you into Hebrew, language of Christ and ancient Israel, Akan, Ga, Fanti or Hausa that lay open the portals of west Africa, your life will never be the same.

Be Proud

You should be proud that you have in mind to undertake a journey that will last a lifetime. For learning a new language is neither a short nor easy process, albeit an extremely rewarding one. Take courage though, for thousands – no, millions of people worldwide envy you for your desire to speak a language other than your native tongue. It is something that millions before you, and millions now living have not been able to do. And if you want to learn English as a foreign language, well, you have embarked on a mission that will enable you to communicate to more than half of the people now living worldwide. English is the language of international trade and commerce, science and technology, sports, travel and tourism in the vast majority of the earth’s countries.

Persevere and Bravo

Persevere in your quest, no matter how long it may take, and you will be successful. You will, at a point along your language learning journey, be able to speak, understand and revel in your skill communicating with others in their own tongue. They will be the first to help you. Everyone respects those who are trying to speak to them at their own level, in their own language. Take heart then, my fellow traveler, plunge in and savor all that you can. Enjoy to the full, the endless journey towards the mastery of your language. If You Want to Learn a Foreign Language, Bravo!

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is a bi-lingual copywriter, expert author and photographer specializing in business, travel, food and education-related writing in South America. His work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, South American Explorer, Escape From America, Mexico News and Brazil magazines. He lives in Colombia and teaches at a university in Cali. Want lots more free tips, help and information on learning a foreign language? Go now to: http://bettereflteacher.blogspot.com

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