�Learning a foreign language takes time and dedication. The reasons below may help to convince you to take the plunge, if such persuasion is needed. Some reasons are practical, some aspirational, some intellectual and others sentimental, but whatever your reasons, having a clear idea of why you're learning a language can help to motivate you in your studies.

�why an american learn a foreign language?

�Birdilbirinsan, ikidilikiinsan.

   One language makes one person, two languages make two person. (Turkish proverb)

�Kolikjazykůznáš, tolikrátjsičlověkem.
The more languages you know, the more you are human. (TomášGarrigue Masaryk)

—Knowing more than one language enhances opportunities in government, business, law, medicine and health care, teaching, technology, the military, communications, industry, social service, and marketing. An employer will see you as a bridge to new clients or customers if you know a second language. You are also more likely to win the trust and friendship of people whose languages you know -- even if you know them just a little.