Why learn a language?

Language is that wonderful facility of human nature that lets us communicate our thoughts, feelings, fears, pains, ideas, plans, experiences and intentions to another human who speaks the same language.

People who share the same language share a culture. Their language is the means by which their culture is passed down from generation to generation.

When you learn a language you gradually enter into a new culture. You begin to share new experiences and thoughts. You are becoming a member of a new cultural group. You are increasing the number of people with whom you have something in common. You can talk and laugh with more people.

Learning a language implies accepting the culture that goes with it.