You might want to learn a foregn language if:

- you have friends or family from another part of the world;

- you want to make the most of your holidays abroad;

- you are buying property in a different country;

- you work in a place that has links with companies or institutions abroad;

- you want keep your memory active (mental gymnastics!);

- you are curious about other cultures and want to gain a deeper understanding of them;

-...and for many other reasons...