高分卷·二十一·语言

1 Foreign language skills

The target language
become proficient in a foreign language
Develop a good command of a foreign language
Bilingual skills

Advantages:
Can communicate in another language
Can make more friends
Have more entertainment choices
Are exposed to different cultures and lifestyles
Are more tolerant of cultural differences
Are more open-minded towards other cultures
Can think more creatively
Compete for jobs in a global market
Have more job opportunities

People with bilingual skills can earn more and have more job opportunities.

2 Study abroad

Prestigious universities
Academic qualifications gained abroad

3 The dominant language

A global language
The expansion of English
International conferences
International business meetings
International trade
The dominant language on the Internet
(People who use the dominant language) have access to more information
Have more entertainment choices
Have more educational and emolument opportunities

Contrast:
A minority language
Is only spoken by a small number of people
Is losing speakers
An endangered Language
May disappear in the near future
Die out/ become extinct

They believe the language will die out within 10 years.

The language barrier
Feel isolated
Are treated unfairly
(Language) is more than a means of communication

4 Mother tongue/ native language

They dress like the British and their mother tongue is English.

(Their mother tongue) give them a sense of belonging
Form a part of their cultural identity
(People who speak their mother tongue no longer)
Feel disconnected from their heritage
Help them protect their customs and traditions