Would not want to excel, figuring out how to put it more politely, so as not to offend anyone unintentionally. And there is no desire, because any tricks very often lead away from the subject matter, and eventually get something toothless and informational sense is almost zero. It may therefore seem to be written by someone unnecessarily harsh and rude. Well to do, Plato – a friend, but the truth is more expensive. And all underwritten in any case I think sincere. And if someone thinks differently – it is his right.
So, why still teach a foreign language? No definite answer. You can only say that many he does not really need. Why should, say, a plumber, cleaners know how it sounds and written in "mop" and "toilet" in English or French, for example. Waste of time and precious gray matter, and which is not so much. And this gray matter is mainly designed for service physiological needs. Yes, strictly speaking, and most intellectuals do not need any foreign language. Is that in order to "shine" in the circle of their fellow colleagues. Well, this little bit right.
Quite enough vocabulary reserve fifth graders. A few years ago on television showed the Russian president meeting with the faculty of a university. Teacher of English with fawning apnea asked the president, not Do I need to pay more attention to foreign languages. Laconic answer was the first person states: "We live in Russia," meaning it is likely that no foreign languages are not necessary.