In the present global society, learning foreign languages is very important
as foreign languages serve as important tools for communication, education, and
livelihood. Languages allow us to understand cultures and visions about the world
community. Foreign languages enable learners to be aware of the diversity of cultures
and viewpoints in the world community. We can have friendship and cooperation
with various countries. Languages bring about better understanding among different
nations. The learners are thus able to learn and understand differences of languages
and cultures, customs and traditions, thinking, society, economy, politics and
administration. They should be able to use foreign languages for communication as
well as for easier and wider access to bodies of knowledge, and will have vision in
leading their lives. The goals, learners’ key competency, and the bodies of knowledge
of the Basic Educational Core Curriculum emphasize knowledge and skill for
communication (Ministry of Education, 2008).