Task 2 Writing!
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:58 pm
Topic: Some people believe that governments should protect the lesser-known languages, but others believe this is a waste of money. Discuss both of side and give your own opinion
It is true that in today’s world lesser-known languages are disappearing. Therefore, some people claim that government should spend money to preserve these languages, but others believe this expenditure is a waste of money. From my point of view, I agree with the former ideas for several reasons.
On one hand, obviously, there are several reasons why governments should not invest on the lesser-known languages. Firstly, it is easily to realize that expensive education programs should be given in both schools and institutions in order to draw learners to these languages. That is to say, governments should use a large number of money for some necessary items in terms of facilities, teachers and marketing. As a result, far little attention has been paid to other public services. Furthermore, it seems that having only one language is cheaper and more efficient for the country because of costs of investment.
On the other hand, it is essential for governments to protect languages which are known less and less. As a matter of the fact, language is not only means of communication but also vital connections among all people in the whole society. If these languages are preserved and developed, surely the values of traditional customs and the varieties of cultures will be maintained. Moreover, it is a good opportunity for young people to understand the nature of the lesser-known languages widely. By perceiving these languages, the young generation is likely to expect to broaden the effects of using them to other countries.
In general, it may save money in the short term if we allow minority languages to disappear, but in the long run this would have negative effects on our cultural heritage.
It is true that in today’s world lesser-known languages are disappearing. Therefore, some people claim that government should spend money to preserve these languages, but others believe this expenditure is a waste of money. From my point of view, I agree with the former ideas for several reasons.
On one hand, obviously, there are several reasons why governments should not invest on the lesser-known languages. Firstly, it is easily to realize that expensive education programs should be given in both schools and institutions in order to draw learners to these languages. That is to say, governments should use a large number of money for some necessary items in terms of facilities, teachers and marketing. As a result, far little attention has been paid to other public services. Furthermore, it seems that having only one language is cheaper and more efficient for the country because of costs of investment.
On the other hand, it is essential for governments to protect languages which are known less and less. As a matter of the fact, language is not only means of communication but also vital connections among all people in the whole society. If these languages are preserved and developed, surely the values of traditional customs and the varieties of cultures will be maintained. Moreover, it is a good opportunity for young people to understand the nature of the lesser-known languages widely. By perceiving these languages, the young generation is likely to expect to broaden the effects of using them to other countries.
In general, it may save money in the short term if we allow minority languages to disappear, but in the long run this would have negative effects on our cultural heritage.