The Importance of being Bilingual

Being a bilingual person is a very important tool these days. Everybody knows it is hard, but with practice everything is possible. I will give you some reasons why it is important to be bilingual. My first reason is that you can get a better job. This means earn more money as well work in a job that you like and obviously you will have more jobs to choose from with these skills. A second reason is that you can communicate with different kinds of people. For example, if you like to travel, it is easier to understand what people are saying. Also you can learn new things about new cultures. My third reason is that you can help people in your community. For instance if you live in Chicago and you speak English and Spanish, and somebody just came from Colombia, Ecuador, or an other country where they speak Spanish, you can help them get around the store, or maybe how to find a job. Another thing that you can do is teach them some basic words, so they can feel more comfortable. In conclusion, being bilingual could be very beneficial for yourself, you family and your community.
Erika Aguirre