THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE MODERN WORLD

Learning a foreign language in the modern world is one of the important moments in the life of a modern, beneficial person. Knowledge of a foreign language is not just desirable, it is necessary. Today there are more and more people who want to know a foreign language, because this knowledge gives them new opportunities and makes their spiritual world richer. Ideally, an educated, ambitious person should speak several foreign languages, constantly polish and improve them, because learning foreign languages is not a boring process at all. This is a creative, research activity that develops worldview, allows you to improve logical thinking, the ability to express thoughts concisely and clearly.

The role of linguistic diversity in early public opinion, for example in the following official documents:

I. UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, 2001.

• preservation of linguistic heritage and minor self-expression, creativity and dissemination of ideas in the greatest possible relation to languages;

• encouraging the study of linguistic diversity – while maintaining the mother tongue – at all levels of education wherever possible, as well as multiple languages from a very early age;

• expansion of linguistic diversity in cyberspace, as well as almost universal access through global networks to any information in the public domain.

II. Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, 2003. Everyday use and transmission from generation to generation of all forms of intangible heritage – information about the world regarding customs and rituals, from performing arts to knowledge and skills, limitations to temporary crafts – respect for language. In the field of traditional traditions and forms of expression, language is not just a carrier of intangible heritage, but forms its basis.

III. Convention on the Preservation and Promotion of Diverse Cultural Expressions, 2005. The introductory section argues that linguistic diversity is a fundamental component of cultural diversity. In connection with this topic, measures aimed at protecting and promoting the diverse forms of cultural expression that are adopted by participating participants, the proposal also recommends the adoption of provisions, broadband language, effective in connection with cultural territory, the exchange of goods and services.

Back in the 18th century. French philosopher F. Voltaire said that “to know many languages means to have many keys to one lock.” The great German thinker J. Goethe, noting the interconnection of languages, said: “Whoever does not know foreign languages does not understand anything in his native language.” Valuable thoughts on the issues of studying foreign languages, which are expressed in the statements of foreign and domestic teachers and thinkers: F. Engels, K. Marx, M.V. Lomonosov, D.I. Pisareva, K.D. Ushinsky, N.K. Krupskaya, M.I. Kalinina, V.A. Sukhomlinsky, L.S. Vygotsky, L.V. Shcherby, I.L. Bim, I.A. Winter, N.D. Galskaya and others, who highlight the role of language in supporting the individual, his intelligence, morality and spirituality. This is due to the respected sheisha and the decisive role of a foreign language in the development, first of all, of a person’s thinking ability. Knowledge of foreign languages contributes to penetration into past peoples, knowledge of their present, and anticipation of the future; helps to appreciate the masterpieces of world culture and improve the philological training of students [1].

A foreign language is objectively a principle of integrity, therefore its inclusion in the higher education program is a social order of society. A foreign language, like a native language, does not exist in isolation in society and cannot

live your life. It is closely connected with all spheres of society: economics, politics, art, education, military sphere, etc., etc., a reflection of the mentality and culture of the country it represents [2].

Learning a foreign language is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. This is a long and complex process that requires a lot of time and progress. Attentiveness and caution, promoting increased motivation in learning foreign languages. Some of them are practically. Others are intellectual in nature. Still others may seem sentimental. Let’s consider the factors that provoke the study of foreign languages [3].

1. Work – knowledge of a foreign language helps you find a more promising job, get a promotion, leadership on a business trip in another country, conclude lucrative contracts, increase sales… In any area of our activity – education, industry, commerce, developing tourism, computer technologies. technologies. technologies, etc. d. – knowledge of foreign languages will be useful.

2. Science – if you know a foreign language, you can glean useful information from foreign sources and have access to more extensive knowledge. In the context of expanding ties with foreign countries and the internationalization of scientific knowledge, a well-organized system of international information is of particular importance, the normal functioning of which is unthinkable without specialists who actually speak foreign languages, who are able to quickly extract information from foreign sources without a translator, present it in their native language and use it in scientific work. Teaching foreign languages has become a social order of society and a necessary condition for the effective work of scientific and scientific-technical intelligentsia.

3. Study – Russia’s entry into a single educational space opens up new prospects for studying abroad. Culture – literature, feature films, television programs, music belonging to the culture of a particular country will become even more accessible if you know the language.

4. Emigration – with knowledge of a foreign language, the process of adaptation and integration into the local society is easier and faster.

5. Travel – distances are no longer a hindrance, as they were in the last century. Everyone travels and communicates. Even minimal knowledge of a foreign language helps to “hold out” in a foreign country: buy food or tickets, get to the right place, communicate with new people.

6. Religion – missionaries and other religious leaders study foreign languages in order to preach their teachings throughout the world. It should be noted that missionary organizations played an important role in the preservation of many languages, as well as in the creation of their written systems.

7. Personal motives – international marriages (knowing the language simplifies communication), returning to the roots (for example, teaching the language to children to preserve family traditions or to preserve the language), friends (knowing the language will simplify communication, help to better understand another way of thinking), hobbies ( perhaps you like the sound of a particular foreign language, the way it is written or sung in it; once you learn the language, you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest).

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