The world would be better off if everyone spoke the same language?
This is a benefit and cost question requiring a final decision / stand i.e., argumentative.
Points for speaking the same language:
- One of the main advantages of having a single human language will be the ease of communication.
- Humans are social creatures and their progress is dependent on the interactions they have with others. As a result, language does play a vital role in helping to shape his thoughts and ideas.
- Workers who are unemployed in many countries can immigrate to other nations to seek for careers without concerning about language barriers.
- Speaking the same language can reduce the gaps among different nations and cultures.
Points against speaking the same language:
- Across the world, language is a key feature that separates cultures and groups of people.
- If everyone spoke the same language, it would not promote diversity and may result in a decline in creativity in society.
- Having a single language may also result in prejudices and discrimination against others.
- Language diversity contributes to learning and expansion of one's knowledge.
