1. Be Bilingual
Some people speak as many as five different languages. Some people never learn a second
or foreign language because they didn’t learn it in school and feel they are too old to learn it as
an adult. However, no one is too old to learn something new, especially if it benefits them.
With a more international world, every citizen should learn to speak a second language.
First, speaking another language broadens a person’s view of the world. They
become aware of different cultures. Because many people never leave their own
hometowns, they sometimes don’t think about the world. Some people don’t even have
friends from different cultures. Also, new languages make people think about subjects
they’ve never thought about before. New vocabulary gives insight into the country that
speaks the language. For example, a language only spoken in hot climates may not have a
word for snow. The vocabulary also teaches the learner about foods related to the new
culture. Furthermore, people learn about different countries where the language is spoken.
Most language classrooms show students where the language is spoken. One language
teacher taught her students a song that mentioned all of the countries in the world that
spoke that language. Learning about these things is good for a person’s mind.
Another reason is that learning a second language opens job opportunities. Some
bosses these days want their employees to speak multiple languages. Many countries are
becoming more multi-cultural, so companies need their employees to be able to
communicate in different languages. Knowing only one language may prevent someone
from getting a certain job. Being multi-lingual can also help a person get promoted and
get a higher salary. This is because speaking another language could show that a person
is hardworking and smart. If two people are trying for the same job, being bilingual could
be the difference maker. Knowing a foreign language can also help a person get an
2. international job. The world is so international now, and lots of people are traveling to
other countries to find a job. Knowing the native language can help a lot. Learning a new
language can benefit a person’s career.
Finally, learning a new language improves mental function. Anyone who has learned
a new language knows how difficult it can be. Memorizing a lot of new vocabulary and
learning a new way to pronounce words can be very challenging. Grammar can be a
problem too. Learning a language stimulates parts of the brain that people don’t use on a
regular basis. A Swedish study found that the brain actually gets bigger when someone
studies a language. That could translate into improved motor functions, which seem to
have nothing to do with language. People who learn one foreign language find it easier to
learn another new language later. Opening the door to language learning seems to make
it easier to learn more languages. This may explain why so many people know four, five,
or even six languages. Better brain function is a great reason to learn a new language.
In conclusion, learning a new language as an adult may be difficult, but the benefits
may be worth it. Everyone can appreciate a broader perspective on the world, better job
opportunities, and improved mental function.
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