Integration through learning a language

[Evelyn Bioseh]

I've always been bilingual. Learning a foreign language is a great way to bond with the locals. It shows that you are willing to communicate with them. I don't think learning the language would weaken the soldier

[Azubike Richard]

Learning the language of a particular people is always an advantage for a people because people in that location will see that person as one of them.

[Helen Akoth]

The author of my enemy in Vietnam shared how he had to learn the language in other to thrive and relate well with the locals. Do you think learning the language of a new place you visit a good relations opportunity while on a war, or will it weaken the soldier by making the soldier attached to the people he is supposed to be fighting.

Learning the language of the locals is extremely advantageous, even if it is not a guarantee for good relations. On thing is for sure. You can may stumble upon a certain secret simply by knowing the language. If the locals can trust you and allow you in their inner circle, well and good.

[Marsha JJ]

I cannot think of an instance where knowing the local language would create a disadvantage for anyone, whether during peacetime or in war. It would indeed create the opportunity to learn more about those in that culture, whether friends and foes, to use it to one's advantage.

[Grampy]

For me, I think learning the language will be an advantage cos you would be able to spy more on your oponents conversation and know when to attack. I dont think it will necessary weaken the soldier.

[Mwatu]

I think it is a fantastic way to blend in and even get favour from the locals. Learning a language takes a great amount of time and it is lovely to see someone care enough to learn your language.

[Osazuwa Ogbebor]

Learning the language of the indigenes of a place is odlf immense advantage. I am currently living in a city where I don't understand their language. It's not been easy communicating and sometimes they would even be talking about you right in your presence without you realizing it. I also think it's a sign of respect, acceptance and appreciation to the indigenes too

[Tendy567]

Soldier or not, I think learning a new language of the place you're in is a show of good relations. It also helps you communicate with the people around you and it also helps to navigate your way around easier.

[Doris Nwoti]

Instead of weakening the soldier, learning the language of the new place they visit will help strengthen his communication with them. How can a soldier fight when he does not understand the language of the people he is about to fight? When this said soldier learns that foreign language, he will be able to understand so many things about the people he is about to fight. Getting attached to the people of that place is unavoidable since he has to be in close proximity with them inorder to acquire their language; he will just have to be able to control his emotions.

[Chinaka94]

Learning the language is important and advantageous. The soldier may even gain the favour of the locals just because.

[NBG]

Whilst the effort and time putting in to learning a language is hugely appreciated by local country men, if this is done by ab ebemy soldier as in this case, there are other benefits too. For example, the soldier is able to understand what the enemy is up to and this certainly will help to spy on the enemy as well.

[NBG]

I certainly think it can be positive to learn the language of the locals. War affects everyone but not everyone is involved in it, knowing they're thoughts and perspectives can be helpful

I certainly agree on you point. Besides, learning the language will help to survive among the locals as well. Another advantage is that, if the features of both your's and the locals are somewhat alike, then this will help you to mingle with the locals without arousing suspicion.

[Walter R]

Understanding and meaning are crucial whether in war or conflict. Learning the language of the people does not weaken the soldier I reckon. Instead, it gives him an edge to understand and spot potential weaknesses.

[Arianne Joy Melendres]

Definitely a lot of ways to go about this, but I'm leaning towards the idea that it's okay for a soldier to learn the language. When you're in the field, there's no doubt that you should always be aware of surroundings; what better way to do so than being able to comprehend the words and the cues that are being thrown about constantly? Understanding what's going on gives you a better idea of how you should act. I'm also convinced that knowing the language could make a soldier more human; being a good human doesn't necessarily mean they're a a bad soldier, too.

[Rexan]

Knowing a locality during the war as a soldier is never complete without learning their language or at least simple communicative phrases. Either for patriotism, humanity, or survival skill, it's necessary and highly recommended.