LANGUAGE: THE UNIVERSAL TOOL

All our thought process is conducted in language. It is an aspect of humanity, and learning what fellow human speaks, teaches you more about mankind as a whole. Language influences culture. So learning a language helps one to understand how other people think and do thing basically their culture. India is a multilingual society with more than twenty two official languages and nearly thousand dialects. One of the important contributions of British colonisation is the introduction of English as the major link of communication within the country. More than three hundred million people speak English which is the third widely spoken language in world after Chinese and Spanish.
First and foremost, one of the most important reasons to learn a foreign language is the stimulation it offers one’s mind .Like Child grappling with the language for the first time, it makes curious at every turn and also sharpens you memory. In the era of globalisation mastering another language really gives you a competitive edge in every aspect .Knowledge of foreign language is important for those working in business, communication and nearly every other career track .Nevertheless, for the young generation in future it will be mandatory for the career enhancement. Recent study shows Chinese, Spanish, Japanese and German are going to be the dominant languages of 21st century. Chinese and Spanish are the first and the second most spoken language in the world. Interestingly, Spanish is the second language in America. It is spoken in Mexico, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Guatemala among few and in South America except Brazil. It is a language rich in literature and culture. Eminent writers like Miguel Cervantes, Garcia Lorca, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Mario Vargas LLosa have contributed significantly to the Spanish literature as well as the world literature. Most of these countries are developing nations; therefore, it is imperative to think that Spanish is a language to be reckoned with. China being an economic giant, its economic spectrum is wide open hence Chinese language will play a pivotal role in its future collaborations with the other nations. Thus, it is evident that Chinese and Spanish can create a lot of job opportunities in the world.
There are universities and other educational institutions where one can learn foreign languages. The premier institutions for pursuing studies in foreign languages in the country are Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University which is situated in Delhi, Shantiniketan in Kolkata and The English and Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad. Opportunities are available in various areas (fields) like tourism Industry, Hospitality Industry, Aviation Industry, Export Industry and Government. Hence, language discovers a new world. Get an insider’s view of another culture. Learning a new language connects us with the native speakers. We can very rightly say that language is the greatest negotiators of all cultures and ventures.

Chacko. J. Thattil