Introdução:
Learning languages takes time and dedication, but once you are fluent in one language, the
benefits and opportunities it unlocks are countless.
Foreign language study is all about learning how to truly communicate and connect with
others and understand other people’s world.
The world is getting more and more advanced, travelling is getting easier and the internet is
becoming more accessible. These conditions make it so there are a lot of advantages to
learning a foreign language.
And that’s exactly what our presentation is about, making sure you know what the
advantages of learning a foreign language are and maybe even motivate you to learn one
yourself.
Advantages on a social level:
Being fluent in a foreign language is essential for many reasons as we have stated, but one
of the most important ones is being able to communicate with more people, which is not just
useful, but also fun, as it allows you to make friends from different parts of the world.
And There’s always the chance that those friends you make might be your best friends one
day.
Advantages when travelling:
Learning a new language also makes you able to travel without hesitations. You can
confidently go to another country and speak freely to locals and other travellers. You will
have a much better experience as you can communicate with other people
Fluency isn’t required. Locals will appreciate that you’ve made an attempt to learn and
communicate in their tongue.
Perhaps most importantly, you’ll be better prepared in the case of an emergency. If you get
lost, fall ill or get mugged, knowing some of the local language might literally be a life-saver.
Advantages when applying for a job:
Learning a foreign language opens up a world of job opportunities
In today's business dominated society being bilingual is without a doubt an advantage and
gives you a competitive edge when searching for jobs, you can stand out from other people.
Being bilingual also allows you to search for jobs outside your home country, most of the
time giving you a higher salary for the job you’d like to do.
Advantages on a cultural level:
Another advantage of studying a new language is that it is a great way to get to know about
new cultures . You will have the chance to see fascinating new things from a whole new
perspective
Different cultures have their own music, style, history… which you will be able to enjoy and
understand once you speak their language. This allows you to open yourself to the world,
broaden your horizons and bring you closer to people of all races and nationalities.
Life Advantage:
Foreign language study grows your brain.
Studies have demonstrated the cognitive benefits of learning another language, no matter
how old you are. These studies have shown that bilinguals tend to have bigger brains, better
memories, are more creative, better problem solvers, etc.
Learning a new language may contribute to better memory.
Ricardo: And seen as life is nothing more than the constant interaction of an individual’s
brain with their body, growing your brain would effectively grow your quality of life.
Each language is unique:
Alongside every language bringing forth different advantages, they also come with different
difficulties when learning them. A language that might be easy for you to learn, might be
really difficult for someone else.
For example: Spanish, French, and Italian are all Latin languages that have similarities with
English. A native English speaker will often find it easier to learn these languages than, say,
learning Japanese.
All languages are easy and difficult because languages are made of multiple components.
Mandarin is generally considered the most difficult language to master in the world. Spoken
by over a billion people in the world, the language can be extremely difficult for people
whose native languages use the Latin writing system. What makes Mandarin hard to grasp
is the fact that it is a tonal language with thousands of characters and a mysterious writing
system.
The Importance of English:
English is widely considered the “Global Language”, to someone learning English it is
plausible to assume that once they are fluent, they will be able to speak with practically
everyone in the world.
Each language is important but if you’re someone looking to start learning, English might be
the perfect starting point for you.
In Conclusion:
Learning a foreign language has nothing but benefits, and the sooner you start learning, the
sooner you can take advantage of them.
We hope we were able to teach you something, and good luck language learning.
