The document discusses the importance of language acquisition in 21st century education. It states that globalization and people from other countries necessitate communication skills. Various technologies like microphones, social media, electronic translators, movies in other languages, and podcasts make language learning easier by allowing repetition and adjusting playback speed. Podcasts in particular allow students to rewind and slow down material until they understand it. The conclusion emphasizes that the modern workforce requires skills beyond English alone, so incorporating language acquisition into education is important as languages like Spanish and Mandarin increase in use.