Reasons for studying a second language In the globalized world that we live speaking a second language is one of the most useful skills that we can acquire. Ever since we start school we hear remarks about the importance of learning a second language or even a third one and we attend foreign languages classes. There are many reasons for studying a second language; however I would like to focus on two of the most important reasons from my point of view: education and employment. On the one hand, it is highly recommended to learn a second language if we pretend to access to higher education. Nowadays universities use many academic papers and resources in foreign languages, especially in English. Therefore if you weren’t born in a country where English is spoken, having a good command of this language will help you outstanding in your university. On the other hand, once we finish university we have to seek jobs in a very competitive work market. As I said before globalization is playing a huge role in the work market and knowing a second language as English has become crucial if we want to apply for vacancies. Even if we try to get a job in our own country speaking a foreign language will help us outstanding among others and it will increase our opportunities to access to top jobs. In conclusion, learning a second language can have a huge impact in our careers. Either if we want to study a university degree or find a competitive job, knowing a second language will boost our opportunities.