vladilena Dmitriev, an economist, Yakutsk:
– I know English only at a school level, so now learn to wield it freely. With knowledge of English feel more confident abroad, not afraid to get lost, you can meet interesting people. And watch movies, listen to music and understand what a song, read poetry in the original.
Anna Bratkov, PR specialist, Khabarovsk:
– English now is a necessity, because the world is as open as possible. The Internet is very much information in English, and knowing the language, you can read the original sources. As a mom, I believe that as early as possible children should start learning a foreign it is very stimulating to the intellect.
Alexander Sereda, Deputy Director of the Republican center of innovation and technical creativity, Minsk:
– Need, of course. I myself am in school and University taught French. It I little where needed. Except that when we came to the center, the delegation from France, holding her the tour. But English at work is always required. And not only spoken, but also technical. Because we are engaged in technical creativity and information technologies. All documentation comes to English. So often have to resort to the help of colleagues who know the language.
Yulia Egorova, an English teacher, Kazan:
– English today is necessary for all. But enough of the knowledge that the child receives in school. Especially now that kids know much better English than it was in my school age. Affects the availability of content in English, the children can socialize with their peers.
Christina Verinsky, mother of many children, Minsk:
– Knowledge of foreign languages allows to expand the area of communication, feel more confident in another country, increases self-esteem. So of course I would also like to speak English fluently. Now knowledge is enough just to help children with homework. Given that I already have six, and Schoolgirls – three older daughters, while all the school will graduate, maybe I’ll learn a foreign with them. To admit over time I plan to enroll in English language courses.
Love Semenova, the pensioner, Voronezh:
– of Course, necessary. The Internet and modern gadgets without English did not understand. Where half the words are written in Cyrillic, and the words themselves are English. We have to remember that the University taught. I gave the children a smartphone, even with knowledge of English it is not yet entirely understood. Granddaughter helps – gives online lessons.
Diana Pugacheva, student of the faculty of journalism of the Belarusian state University:
– I Believe that is knowns foreign language is mandatory for the modern man. As a future media professional, I need to know about the trends in foreign journals. And, owning a foreign, I have the opportunity to read the original Newspapers, magazines and analyze information without an interpreter. Also knowing, for example, English’s life much easier in travel. I only speak English, but now additionally studying Swedish.
