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Why study other languages when everyone speaks English?

The obvious reason for studying modern languages is to develop excellent linguistic skills. It will open your mind to a vast array of ideas and possibilities, and because it will give an unparalleled preparation for the rest of your life. But there is more to it than that ...

94% of the world's population does not speak English as their first language. 75% do not speak English at all. English may be the language of international business, but while formalities are conducted in English, the deal is often won in the language of the buyer. The most useful international language in the world is not necessarily English but rather the language of your client.

The modern, international information society is built on communication. A company's management, image and competitiveness is contingent on communication - and communication is contingent on language. In a fast-moving and multi-lingual global village companies need qualified foreign language and communication staff who are able to develop both internal and external communication, thus contributing to their success on the international market.

You can enjoy new cultures. Being able to engage directly with native speakers will help you to see things from their perspectives. It's a great feeling talking to people in their language, and not having to rely on them speaking English. You will learn more about their history, their culture, their music and food. Meeting other cultures, you start to think about your own country and background.

It gives you a life long skill. You will develop skills of practical use in almost any career. A second language is a demonstrable skill and will give you the edge on your competitors.

But which language should I study?

Spanish	Like most EENI students who study another language, you too may want to make Spanish your choice. To better understand why Spanish is such an important and useful language let's look at some facts. Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people worldwide and is official language in 21 countries, with over 330 million native speakers. In USA alone there are more than 40 million native Spanish speakers and the number is still increasing. Spanish is an official language in many international organizations (i.e. United Nations, WTO, etc.) and is widely used in the world of art and tourism.
French	Or, consider French, the language learned by those interested in French Business and culture. French is spoken in over 40 countries. French and English are the two most widely spread languages in Africa. Approximately half of the countries in Africa speak French as either a second language or as an official language. Education above the primary level in these countries is primarily in French.
Portuguese	Spoken by over 210 million people, Portuguese is the seventh most widely spoken language in the world. Is official language in countries on five continents, spoken from Mozambique to Macao; it is the language of Brazil, which has the eighth largest economy in the world and the second largest economy in the Americas; it is studied by those interested in connecting with the over 1.3 million native speakers of Portuguese living in the United States.
Italian	Knowledge of Italian is important for people in business, the arts, technology and many professions. Italian is the fourth foreign language most spoken in U.S. homes. It is also spoken in Switzerland, parts of Africa, the Balkans, and the island of Malta. Italy is one of the top five economies in the world. It is also a leading member of the G7 group.
Arabic	Over 200 million people speak Arabic as their native tongue. Furthermore, 1.3 billion Muslims all over the world use Arabic in their prayers and religious recitations. Arabic is spoken in 28 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Since 1973, Arabic has been an official language of the United Nations.

The programs in languages for international business aim to equip students with the linguistic competences in spoken and written communication within international business matters to enable them to carry out diverse communication tasks.