Academic writing part 1
Number of words: 762
The date of submission 31/03/2021
The Power of Knowing a Foreign Language
In 2019, 52.5% of the 195.618 high school graduates in the Netherlands took a final exam in
a language other than English (Examenoverzicht, 2020). At secondary school in the
Netherlands, pupils must take a final exam in at least one foreign language, namely English.
At the pre-university education (VWO) level and in some cases at higher general secondary
education (HAVO), a pupil has to choose a foreign language in addition to English. Foreign
language learning is learning a new language from another country; thus, a language other
than the native language of that person. However, in tertiary education, foreign language
learning is not obligated. Although many studies offer to study in another language or learn
a foreign language, it is not the situation for every study in the Netherlands. In that case,
students do not have the opportunity to continue learning the language they learned in high
school. Therefore, foreign language learning should be made mandatory in higher education
because it will enhance one's career, improve cultural knowledge, and improve one's native
language.
Learning a foreign language should be made mandatory in higher education because foreign
language knowledge will enhance one's career. Language knowledge is an important skill
required in many professions. It is in the top eight skills employers look for in an employee
(Benefits of Learning, 2017). Due to globalisation, it has become essential to know a foreign
language. In high school, pupils learn the basics and obtain level A2 or B1; this is three levels
away from being proficient and mastering a foreign language (Niveaus havo/vwo, 2020).
Many enterprises have contacts in other countries globally and can not communicate with
their partners if they do not hire people who understand a foreign language. The more
foreign languages an applicant knows, the more distinguished that applicant is from the rest,
as it is a valuable skill to an employer (Dick, 2020). Therefore, it is essential to make learning
an additional foreign language mandatory so that students can follow courses of and in
Number of words: 762
The date of submission 31/03/2021
The Power of Knowing a Foreign Language
In 2019, 52.5% of the 195.618 high school graduates in the Netherlands took a final exam in
a language other than English (Examenoverzicht, 2020). At secondary school in the
Netherlands, pupils must take a final exam in at least one foreign language, namely English.
At the pre-university education (VWO) level and in some cases at higher general secondary
education (HAVO), a pupil has to choose a foreign language in addition to English. Foreign
language learning is learning a new language from another country; thus, a language other
than the native language of that person. However, in tertiary education, foreign language
learning is not obligated. Although many studies offer to study in another language or learn
a foreign language, it is not the situation for every study in the Netherlands. In that case,
students do not have the opportunity to continue learning the language they learned in high
school. Therefore, foreign language learning should be made mandatory in higher education
because it will enhance one's career, improve cultural knowledge, and improve one's native
language.
Learning a foreign language should be made mandatory in higher education because foreign
language knowledge will enhance one's career. Language knowledge is an important skill
required in many professions. It is in the top eight skills employers look for in an employee
(Benefits of Learning, 2017). Due to globalisation, it has become essential to know a foreign
language. In high school, pupils learn the basics and obtain level A2 or B1; this is three levels
away from being proficient and mastering a foreign language (Niveaus havo/vwo, 2020).
Many enterprises have contacts in other countries globally and can not communicate with
their partners if they do not hire people who understand a foreign language. The more
foreign languages an applicant knows, the more distinguished that applicant is from the rest,
as it is a valuable skill to an employer (Dick, 2020). Therefore, it is essential to make learning
an additional foreign language mandatory so that students can follow courses of and in
