Why should I learn a new language?

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Why should I learn a new language?
Learning a new language is an achievement anyone can be proud of and it’s exciting and beneficial at all ages. It offers many practical, intellectual and aspirational benefits. A wave of new research shows the incredible psychological benefits of learning a second language:
1. Learning a Foreign Language Boosts Brain Power
Medical studies have shown the positive effect learning a second language has on the brain. A foreign language is a whole new system with distinct rules, etymology, and meaning, which are just a few of the complexities of a language. Learning a new one puts the brain to work by recognizing this new language structure. As the brain works out meaning and makes full use of this new arsenal to express ideas, it sharpens its reading, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. The fact is, language centers in the brain actually grow in the process of learning a second language.

2. Stave off Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Knowing a second language can postpone the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s by 4.5 years. This is significantly better than the best Alzheimer’s drugs, which can only delay symptoms by 6-12 months. Brain scans have found a noticeable difference in the brain activity of bilingual seniors. Their brains work much more efficiently, more like those of young adults. Scientists believe these seniors’ brains have more reserve brain power that helps compensate for age-related memory loss.
3. Improved First Language
As we go about our everyday lives, we rarely give a second thought to our own grammatical structure and vocabulary. However, when learning a new language, many people find they have a greater understanding of their first language. Learning a foreign language draws your focus to the mechanics of language: grammar, conjugations, and sentence structure. This makes you more aware of language, and the ways it can be structured and manipulated. These skills can make you a more effective communicator and a sharper editor and writer.
4. Boost Your Memory
We know that people who speak more than one language fluently have better memories and are more cognitively creative and mentally flexible than people who are monolingual. The more the brain is used, the better its functions work. Learning a new language structure entails becoming familiar with vocabulary and rules, and applying this memorized information to communication. This strengthens your memory because your brain’s ability to associate information with mnemonics has been boosted, and it is better at retaining information.
5. Improve Understanding of the World
A language is a doorway to a particular culture. Learning a new language enables a person to have a broader understanding of that culture. You will have access to a whole new array of film, music, and literature, and a greater understanding of the history and culture of the nation – and ultimately, a better understanding of the way the world works, including politics and international relations. You will be able to connect through books, TV, and the Internet and converse with a whole country’s worth of people, which broadens your horizons, interests, and views. A whole new world will be open to you.
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 Original title: 5 Benefits of Learning a New Language

6 comentários:

Unknown disse...

Depois de muita pressão de todos meus colegas e familiares, cedi à pressão e me inscrevi no curso de inglês. Apesar de toda minha dificuldade, tenho conseguido evoluir pouco a pouco! Nunca tive muita facilidade com idiomas, mas confesso que tem sido uma experiência muito benéfica!

Bruna disse...

Comecei com inglês logo cedo, ainda com 8 anos. Peguei gosto pelo estudo de línguas, e hoje falo com fluência inglês, espanhol, francês, e agora estou tendo aulas de italiano. Tenho como meta atingir 8 línguas até me aposentar!

Unknown disse...

Estudar inglês para mim foi um divisor de águas. Abriu portas que não se abririam se eu não falasse nenhum idioma que não o português. Já tive aulas de francês também, mas meramente por gostar da língua. O inglês fiz mesmo com intenção de melhor me inserir no mercado de trabalho.

Unknown disse...

Aprender um novo idioma, além de ser ótimo para as atividades cerebrais, te deixa mais culto e te ajuda a se aproximar de outros povos e lugares aos quais você não teria acesso (ou os teria com mais dificuldade) se não fosse o estudo da língua.

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Unknown disse...

Fiz um intercâmbio na Inglaterra para melhorar meu inglês, e foi um tiro certo! Quando voltei, estava num nível muito acima de meus colegas de curso aqui no Brasil e aí sim, pude começar as minhas aulas de conversação. Nada como você se inserir na cultura e viver imerso no idioma para otimizar seu aprendizado!

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