English is one of the most prestigious languages ​​in the world, with many countries including China, Singapore and Indonesia to name a few. to name a few, tend to learn English to develop their economic level. In addition, Australia also needs to learn Asian languages ​​to enrich its level of security, economic and cultural communication. Throughout this text, two articles written by Jeffrey Gil and Deborah Henderson explore complex ideas and debates about why Australia needs to learn Asian languages. In order for Australia to improve its economic level, it must learn Asian languages ​​to benefit from Asia at all levels. and in all areas. As Gil states, “adding English to their existing language repertoires will allow these bi/multilingual individuals to compete for any job or other opportunity for which English is a requirement, as well as for those…. Proficiency in other languages ​​is mandatory,” this highlights that Asian countries are continuously learning English to develop their economic level. Therefore, for Australia to have a good affiliation with Asian countries (neighboring countries) or to remain a prosperous nation, Australia must learn Asian languages. . This would strengthen the Australian economy. However, the problem with this situation in the article points out that a mass of funds are devoted to educating students to learn Asian languages, but there are not many teachers teaching the students. In contrast, Henderson's article stated that in 2002/3, $120 million was funded to NALSAS by the Howard government to help improve educational facilities in relation to the learning of Asian languages. So this shows that Australia is trying to create policies to help students learn Asian languages, in order to improve Australia's economic future. In addition, Australia must maintain good relations with Asian countries to strengthen their security. can communicate with their affiliates and strengthen their security and help each other when in need, for example in the event of war. For example, in Henderson's article (ASAA, 2002, p. xvi), it is stated that "reposition, expand and deepen knowledge of Asia in ways that improve security, prosperity and cultural communication" . In comparison, Gil also stated: "...Australia will need to seriously study Asian languages ​​and cultures..." Both texts illustrate that Australia needs to learn Asian languages ​​to maintain good relations and maintain a good security. In addition, Asian countries learn English to develop their affiliation with other countries, strengthen cultural communication and improve their economic level. So it is important for Australia to also learn Asian languages, as this would allow Australia to learn multiple languages, avoid being left behind and have a good knowledge of what is going on in the world..