Are You Biased in Choosing Which Language to Learn?

My approach can be described as a pragmatic prejudice.

This photograph is used to represent prioritisation, included when it comes to learning a language. [Photo: ©Vickey Maverick]

Are you biased when it comes to choosing which language to learn?

Let me rephrase this question by considering the many competent linguists who either speak multiple foreign languages or do not hesitate to learn a new language and accommodate it in their already impressive skill set.

Do you prioritize and give preferential treatment to certain foreign languages?

The responses to this question will vary, and that is perfectly alright. There’s nothing wrong with giving preference to one language over another if it suits your purpose.

The motivation to learn a new language varies from person to person

While learning one’s native language is imperative to ensure basic communication, the urge to learn an additional language — which happens to be English more often than not — is something that either has to come from within or needs to be inculcated rather than imparted systematically.

The desire to learn a new language is influenced by a host of other factors, like having an interest in learning and…