As a languages student i value very highly the learning of languages but many people nowadays don't agree .When i hear the phrase''But...everyone speaks English.''I want to scream! 4 out of 5 people do not speak English and only 7 per cent of the world's population speaks English as a first language.The world we're in may be full of people who speak English but learning languages open up a new world.Recently i was asked what i think the importance of languages is and i thought about it.I have made three point of the reasons that i,personally, think learning is essential and invaluable