The Financial Post – Staff Writer
“In the information age, the world is figuratively flat. The Internet has simplified global trade and made it easier for companies to expand into international markets. Traveling the world is a virtual rite of passage as young people take it upon themselves to see the world before joining the workforce. Cultures are more interconnected than ever, and the world has never been so worth exploring. Of course, connecting is easier when you can speak the language. Many people around the world speak English, but you can reach another level of understanding of a place if you can communicate with people in their own language. That’s one of the chief reasons to learn a new language but it’s far from the only one.” (more)