How learning a new language can give you an upper hand!
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Self-Improvement
Posted By Neha Yadav
Do you find yourself doing this every time you are on a trip? Now is the perfect time when you can explore various languages to learn and reap benefits.
Its indeed true that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier – like reading, traveling, or watching movies. But do you think these are the only advantages to have a bilingual brain?
Well, the answer to it is NO!! Knowing two or more languages means that your brain may actually look and work differently than those of your monolingual friends. Learning a new language is like running a marathon, learn a lot of valuable lessons while going through it. You learn the importance of trial-and-error, you understand when to move fast and when to slow down, it also helps you stay humble and grounded.
So, if you are scared of taking that leap of faith, I would like to enlighten you with several benefits that come along while learning a new language.
Here are the Lifelong Benefits of Learning Languages:
1. Brain Workout
We cannot turn a blind eye to the cognitive benefits of learning languages. People who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration and ability to multitask, and better listening skills.
2. Upscale your Career
As we all know that Hard skills play an important role in helping you meet your career goals, Language skills can give you an upper hand over your monolingual mates.
3. Open to Various Cultures
Language connects you directly to other cultures. Being able to communicate in another language exposes one to various traditions, arts, history, and religions
4. Broadens your spectrum
While exploring a new language and culture, we are naturally drawn to what is most familiar. It gives us a perspective on how things have been shaped over the years and what should and shouldn’t be followed in the coming years.
5. Network!
Being able to connect with someone in their language is an incredible gift that you’ll give to yourself. It opens up a whole new world for you.