Preparing to shine in a globalised world
It's not enough nowadays for students to simply have good academic results. We also need to prepare ourselves to enter a very competitive and globalised world.
This requires not only critical thinking but also broad horizons, and I think that learning a foreign language is essential for that.
When we take up a foreign language, we learn about a different culture, and that is a valuable asset. It provides more opportunities to study abroad, which in turn teaches us more about other cultures, both broadening our outlook and providing better job opportunities.
What's more, a recent survey found that learning a foreign language helps keep your brain in shape.
Yet another added bonus is that a foreign language can expand our social circles beyond Hong Kong into the wider world.
Remember, however, that learning a foreign language needs time and hard work. Continuous practice is the only road to perfection.