Absolutely, I would rather be fluent in all languages than be able to communicate with animals. It is because I have to meet people frequently for different reasons. If I am competent in speaking all languages, I will not have barriers to communicating with people of other languages. Since languages are the easiest way to create new opportunities and pave the way for future careers, fluency in all languages can boost one's potential. On the other hand, to communicate with animals, we actually do not need to learn any language. Rather, we should have sympathy and kindness for them. If we have so, we can understand their language.
