FCE - ESSAY Is it better to learn English before learning other foreign languages? It is common knowledge that English is gradually becoming the world's universal language. It has already penetrated finance, commerce, business, etc. However, good command of two or more foreign languages is still considered favourable by most employers. But for most people the question whether it is reasonable to study English first and then take up a new language presents a considerable challenge. On the one hand, English is the most widespread foreign language and basic knowledge of it may not only prove useful in daily life, but it may also expand your career opportunities. Therefore, it would be sensible to start learning foreign languages with it. In addition to that, there is a wide range of textbooks, course-books and dictionaries to choose from, providing a student with comprehensive and extensive insight into the language. On the other hand, English may not be quite suitable to be the first foreign language you learn. Despite the fact that it is commonly believed to me one of the easiest languages to master, it has complex grammar rules, phrasal verbs and set expressions which are difficult to remember. To sum up, although English is quite a complicated language, learning it before other foreign languages is both beneficial and prudent.

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