An essay about additional courses in secondary school Dear All, Could you please share your opinion on an essay which I wrote in the scope of my preparation for the upcoming CAE Exam? It will take place in two weeks, so I would really appreciate any feedback. Thank you! The topic: "What courses should be included in secondary schools' curricula"? I chose to discuss two options: "Ancient Greek and Latin" and "computer course". While discussing additional disciplines which might be considered to be included in secondary schools' curricula, people usually stick to two different approaches. Some of them claim that being well-educated is second to none in terms of importance, whereas others contradict that practical skills are more prominent. For instance, what is more important: deep knowledge of Ancient Greek and Latin or honing computer skills? First of all, it goes without saying that it is vital for everyone to be able to hold a conversation on different topics. Taking into account that in many aspects modern culture derives from Ancient History, we can conclude that some additional knowledge on this topic would not be excessive for anyone. On the other hand, it is also obvious that it cannot help pupils to move up a career ladder unless they are competent workers. Now I suggest putting computer skills into perspective. Why is it hard to exaggerate the importance of it? The answer is very simple: today you can hardly find a job which does not involve using a computer. Not only has it become the main working instrument, but also it is the most convenient way of obtaining new information, knowledge and, therefore, skills. Even domestic chores have become much easier nowadays. On the Internet, we always can find a new recipe or watch how to hammer a nail on Youtube. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that under no circumstances do I want to diminish the importance of Ancient Greek and Latin. However, I am confident that being handy with a computer is indispensable for modern people.