Learning anything just for the hell of it doesn't sound like a lot of fun for a lot of us. But maybe languages can be the exception to that? Because learning a language isn't just about learning a load of new words and how to put them together, it's about finding out more about other cultures and ways of living as well. Here are some benefits of learning a language that you might not have thought about.
Work
Just the fact that you've taken the time to
learn a second language can be an amazing career boost. Think about it; if you
learn a language you are dedicating time to improving yourself, great at
organising, able to take on new ideas, and clearly are a multitasker. According
to Benny from www.fluentin3months.com,
a second language on your CV opens doors; even if the job you go for doesn't
actually need you to speak that second language!
Mind
If you can organise your work, social life,
spending time with your family, and all the other stuff you do in your life at
the same time as learning a new language, people will be envious of your
organisation skills. And it's good for your mind; it's basically like giving
your brain a good workout. If nothing else, learning a second language is going
to do amazing things for memory!
Experience
Going on holiday? How much better is it
going to be if you're going somewhere you can speak your second language in?
Imagine browsing through websites like www.french-podcasts.com,
and next thing you know, you’re sitting in a cafe in Paris ordering coffee and
croissants in French instead of having to say it in English? The whole
experience will be better just for speaking French. You'll be able to find your
way around easier, read signs in shops or on posters without having to
translate anything, and get to see the real, actual France. Why wouldn't you
want that?
Entertainment
Ever browsed Netflix and
thought about how many films or shows you might be missing out on because
they're in other languages? Learning a second language helps with that too!
Even if you start out with English subtitles. Imagine how many series there are
just waiting for you to binge watch? And it's the same for online. How many
Instagrams do you follow where you just look at the images and don't read what
they say because it's in another language?
Open-minded
When we get to see the world only through
our press and media, it's pretty one-sided. Imagine getting a better idea of
what is really happening by reading the views from a newspaper or watching news
in another language? “Learning a new
language makes us think more about others anyway because we get to see how
other people live” says https://www.languagetrainers.co.uk/
in their latest Instagram
post. But the opportunity to see more than our side of a story is a huge
benefit of language learning because we get to think outside of just what we
know. Plus, the more languages you speak the more people you get to speak to.
How many friends are there out in the world waiting to get to know you!
This is one regret I have, never taking languages seriously when I was at school, I ca get by but would love to be fluent
ReplyDeleteI support you 100% here! I speak only 4, but I wish I learned another one and had a chance to practise it! Every language opens endless possibilities, right?
ReplyDeleteI got to try the French podcast. I speak English and Spanish, and my Spanish has helped me in several countries but for my coming trip to Paris in March, I can learn one or two things!
ReplyDeleteAnd all of us, always have a room for improvement. Learning other languages is hard but it might help you in the future. Who knows if you had to live in Japan someday. ��
ReplyDeleteI've tried... I really wish I could learn a language but I am terrible and pronouncing words. Even English ones. My husband is pretty much fluent in French and he always takes the mic out of me!
ReplyDeleteI love learning languages. Beside my native language of English, I can speak Japanese fluently. I can also speak Spanish somewhat and understand somewhat and pronounicate Latin, French, German, and Italian.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more, I studied Spanish 20 years ago when I had no imagination of how far it will get me in work and life some day
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have learned another language, I live in South Texas and am at a disadvantage for never learning another language.
ReplyDeleteI studied spanish in high school and college, however it was never enough to begin speaking fluently. I love to see how many people know more than one language. I wish it was something I kept learning beyond what I needed to get my credits in for school. -Jessica Martin
ReplyDeleteI wish I could learn a new language. That would be so cool! My kids are interested din learning French and Spanish.
ReplyDeleteI love learning a new language when I am about to travel to a place. It is a lot harder than people think but it is so rewarding when you are able to communicate more effectively.
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn new languages like French or Spanish. It would be cool and entertaining too.
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to learn any language, but the benefits of being bilingual are a strong pull even for the most cowardly of us all
ReplyDeleteLanguage learning improves cognitive efficiency, helps in building new friendships, expands employment opportunities, enhances personality and can even help you impress your friends.
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