One more language is GOLDEN

If only you speak all languages there is in this world, then this post is irrelevant to you. Better still you can leave a comment and share your experiences about either the motivating factor(s) for learning a new language or your learning process. That being said I would like to share the joy in learning a new language with you my cherished readers. ;)

As much as going to a different country (or even in the same country where different languages are spoken depending on the area you are in) from yours could be so much fun so are the challenges involved. Among other culture differences is the language, where you can either find it irritating or interesting to learn how to speak it. I have had the opportunity to be in two different countries (Finland & Poland) where the spoken language are clearly different from each other.

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Initially, getting to Finland I knew I had no other better way to survive the everyday life than to learn the Finnish language. In spite of the fact that English language is used for my degree programme, I still needed to learn one of the most difficult languages in the world. Moreover I had in mind that in other to get higher chances for a reputable job, I would need a very sound Finnish Language skills. Along my way there were difficulties, but still the learning process was very much fun. The act of learning "yksi, kaksi, Kolme,... one, two, three,..." again in the classroom felt so much relaxing and it brings back my childhood memories. And most importantly my finnish friends were always ready to teach me one or two new words every time we meet. These factors were very much motivating and I have since been eager to learn more of the language. 

But now I face a new challenge which is learning the Polish language. I must say the scary part of speaking the poilsh language is from its pronunciation. I can remember vividly the trouble I faced when I needed to pronounce the old name of my host University (Karol Adamiecki...). But now the learning process has been much fun for me and a way to bring smiles to the faces of the Polish people. Smiles on their faces in the sense that, I walked into a mini food shop (Monika Sklep, Monika's Shop) to buy some eggs. Usually I always point at the things I wanted to buy, but Unfortunately in "Monika's sklep, Monika's shop" they don't have the eggs placed on shleves that one could easily see them.

Monika Sklep

But now, I had no other choice than to begin a conversation in whichever way I could because I needed this eggs so badly. The conversation started "Dzien dorby! Good morning" I said, "dzien dobry, good morning" she replied...I tried to explain to her in English and also managed to give her descriptions of what I wanted but all to no avail :(. Then a light sparked in me, remembering that Ania has once thought me the name of one of my favourite breakfast dish. Then I went on to say "prosze jajecznica, scramble eggs please", the shop assitant couldn't help but laugh her head off after hearing me say that.

Eggs

 

Not to take too much of your time, I would like to conclude with 7 points why I think you should learn one more language, they are;
- Tool for facing the high speed in globalization,
- To enhance easy and better communication,
- To be accepted easily into a new environment,
- To show respect for other cultures,
- To attract people towards you,
- To put smiles on people's faces,
- To be able to express your love in the language of your future partner ;) (if applicable).