Importance of Language

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Language and You In my opinion, language is certainly the most essential quality human beings have inherited. It is the only way to communicate, and it sure is fascinating how we can convert our thoughts into words. Since language lets us express our feelings, I think learning a second language gives us valuable life skills, as well as, a wider vision of today's world. Undoubtedly the most interesting thing about language is how influential words can be, especially when they are coming from your favorite musician. Since language is our most important, if not the only, means of communication, I think it actually brings people together. Whenever we use language, we are expressing our intelligence through words. It is impressing what the power of words can do; it can break or make a person. Once people realize the power they hold in their hands, they tend to use language to induce the opinions of others.

As a result, a single word can affect a person's behavior, as well as, life enormously. I also think mastering a second language gives us priceless life abilities. Being bilingual myself, I think it is an advantage to know a second language because it gives me access to a larger pool of information, and thus a wider area to seek employment and cultural enrichment. Therefore, I think language plays a major role in my life and it also gives me the chance to have a more extensive vision of the world. When contemplating language, I can't leave out the person whose words have inspired me the most. Although he passed away, Tupac Shakur's poems and song lyrics still live in me. His unique way of rapping about real life situations really caught my ear since the first time I heard him. Even though many people...