INTRODUCTION

The importance of learning a foreign language in school cannot be overstated in our increasingly interconnected world. Here's an introduction outlining some of the key reasons why foreign language education is vital: 
Global Communication: In today's globalized society, proficiency in a foreign language opens doors to effective communication with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Cultural Understanding: Language and culture are intricately intertwined. Learning a foreign language provides insight into the traditions, customs, and values of other societies. By understanding different cultural perspectives, students develop empathy, tolerance, and respect for diversity, which are essential qualities in a globalized world to enhance peace. Proficiency in a foreign language enhances employability and expands career opportunities in a variety of fields such as international business, tourism, diplomacy, translation, and education. Multinational companies often seek employees with language skills to engage with clients and partners across borders, giving bilingual or multilingual individuals a competitive edge in the job market. Cognitive Benefits: Research suggests that learning a foreign language has numerous cognitive benefits. It improves memory, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Bilingual individuals also exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and enhanced multitasking abilities. Academic Achievement: Studies have shown that students who learn a second language tend to perform better academically overall. Learning a foreign language enhances linguistic awareness and literacy skills, which can positively impact performance in subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Moreover, exposure to another language early in life can improve language learning aptitude and proficiency in subsequent languages. Learning a foreign language is a journey of self-discovery that fosters personal growth and development. It challenges students to step out of their comfort zones, overcome obstacles, and persevere in the face of difficulty. Language learning encourages resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace new experiences, all of which are valuable life skills. 

  FOREIGN LANGUAGE EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE REQUIRED SKILLS TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS IN THE JOB MARKET. 

Foreign language helps students to acquire skills like communication which helps in the development of various sectors including tourism. According to Hillary[2005] ,foreign language is able to allow this students  to be flexible when communicating with tourists from various countries by giving ease to this tourists in case there's a problem and also makes them feel at home which in return expands new markets because the same tourists will refer others to the same hotel .Taincole,crompton[2003].This statement is echoed by Bougoin['5] who argued that in the next ten years a foreign language may be more helpful more than a degree because it satisfies the skills needed in the job market. 

IT PROMOTES PEACE 

Foreign language promotes peace in such a manner that as the student studies French, Germany or Chinese they gain intercultural competence which allows them to have a broad understanding of different concepts that must be found in every culture Christine[2006] .They come to understand  there is no good or bad culture rather it has its own minuses and plusses,they become aware that race is something  manifesting differently in different countries through marginalization ,colorism and classism. If a student master how these things are common in every culture, they learn how to be tolerant and coexist with the people of different cultures in peace. These can also be illustrated when students' mindsets are trained to understand people's beliefs rather than being judgemental,Clare[1993] illustrates this through a class discussion between Americans and a French visitor from France. They were discussing about 'ways of improving life', The Americans proposed higher education like masters and PhD yet the French girl argued that in France the first degree alone is enough because everyone is able to practice his profession .Americans viewed the french as people who are not flexible yet the The girl viewed the Americans as disorganized.At this point the teacher had to bring them back to the drawing board to define the meaning of improved life.At the end of the discussion both opinions were right according to the values and the beliefs they had.This is simillar to what Michael [2002] described that foreign language allows teachers to angage teacher student learning which leads to class discussion,According to him the discussions were held between Belgium and France ,The students discussed various aspects of life in those countries,They identified gaps and understood why things are the way they are, at the end they came to realize that political, Economic and social  systems are not even the same. 

SHAPES THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF OTHER SUBJECTS 

Carlos, Sergio, Alfred [2020] insisted on how listening skill is the means and an end of foreign language Aquisition. He insisted that listening is the valuable means of foreign language learning and an important goal for students in the purpose of obtaining information which is also a prerequisite skill required in all the subjects including history, English or Kiswahili. Joseph [1967] experimented the importance of this skill to other subjects like English. He took two groups of students in which were at intermediate level in French and those ones who had not done French. The listening skills of the French students was much better compared to those students who were not taking French. Partricia[1984] showcased in a research report that students who had not done any foreign language in high school l had lower English marks compared to those who had done any foreign language in high school. Another example is about the pronunciation strategy that foreign language equips students  Ismael,Birtain [2014]. Through meditation of what they have read in class, they are able to develop creativity and stable memory which later impacts other subjects positively. 

CHANGES THE TEACHERS' PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH IN TEACHING. 

 Teachers learn to cultivate a different environment before and during the teaching of any foreign language. They should ensure the cultivation of growth mindset, which are linked to self motivation, learning your mistakes and correcting them, self reflection and no comparison to others. This means that teachers should not only focus on grades in that when a student fails to reach the pass mark they force them to put in their best to reach the passmark rather teachers should give positive comments about performance motivate them to look beyond grades through the lens of the outside world. 

CONCLUSION 

In conclusion, incorporating foreign language education in school curricula is essential for preparing students to thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world. Beyond linguistic proficiency, it equips students with the cultural competence, cognitive abilities, career prospects, and personal qualities necessary for success in the 21st century. 

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