{"id":16479,"date":"2024-03-09T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T16:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/?p=16479"},"modified":"2024-03-12T16:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T16:49:27","slug":"8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/","title":{"rendered":"8 benefits you can get from learning a foreign language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a globalized world, where mobility is facilitated, learning a language is a wonderful benefit. Not only does it help when traveling, it is also a great advantage for studying in general and for career prospects abroad. Acquiring a second language enables us to develop various mental abilities at all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see some of the benefits learning a new language will bring us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #636363;color:#636363\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #636363;color:#636363\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#1_Boosts_brain_power\" >1. Boosts brain power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#2_Improves_memory\" >2. Improves memory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#3_Enhances_the_ability_to_multitask\" >3. Enhances the ability to multitask<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#4_Sharpens_the_mind\" >4. Sharpens the mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#5_Enhances_decision-making\" >5. Enhances decision-making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#6_Improves_performance_in_other_academic_areas\" >6. Improves performance in other academic areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#7_Increases_networking_skills\" >7. Increases networking skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/8-benefits-you-can-get-from-learning-a-foreign-language\/#8_Provides_better_career_choices\" >8. Provides better career choices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Boosts_brain_power\"><\/span><strong>1. Boosts brain power<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A foreign language is a whole new intricate system of rules, structures, and lexis. Learning a new language means your brain has to cope with complexity as it makes sense of and absorbs new patterns. As our brains work out the meaning, endeavoring to communicate, we develop key learning skills such as cognitive thinking and problem-solving. Highly developed critical thinking skills are a significant benefit both personally and professionally.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Improves_memory\"><\/span><strong>2. Improves memory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use it or lose it. How many times have you heard that phrase? It is a simple fact \u2013 the more the brain is used, the better its functions work. A new language requires not only familiarity with vocabulary and rules, but also being able to recall and apply this knowledge. Learning a language gives your memory a good workout. This means that multilingual people have brains that are more exercised and quick to recall names, directions, facts, and figures.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Enhances_the_ability_to_multitask\"><\/span><strong>3. Enhances the ability to multitask<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Multi-tasking is very stressful for those who are not used to it or don\u2019t do it well. According to a study from an American university, people who are multilingual and proficient at slipping from one language system to another are practiced at multitasking. People who have developed the ability to think in different languages and move from one to the other become much better multi-taskers, reducing stress levels.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sharpens_the_mind\"><\/span><strong>4. Sharpens the mind<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Multilingual people are better at observing their surroundings. They easily spot anything that is irrelevant or deceptive. They\u2019re also better at spotting misleading information.<br>Is it any surprise that famous, fictional detective characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are skilled linguists?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Enhances_decision-making\"><\/span><strong>5. Enhances decision-making<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decision-making ability becomes an easier process for multilingual people. Aside from the rules and vocabulary that go with learning a foreign language, there are nuances and regional expressions that a student of language frequently judges for appropriateness and hidden meanings. Multilinguals are more confident in their decision-making choices as a result of practice, practice and more practice!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Improves_performance_in_other_academic_areas\"><\/span><strong>6. Improves performance in other academic areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of higher cognitive skills, studies show that the benefits of learning a new language include higher scores on standardized exams in math, reading comprehension and vocabulary by multilingual students compared to the scores of monolingual students. Children may ask why they have to learn this language, but parents and teachers know better! Language skills boost your ability to do well in problem-solving tasks across the board, a fact recognized through compulsory foreign language learning curriculum in schools.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Increases_networking_skills\"><\/span><strong>7. Increases networking skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening up to a culture allows you to be more flexible and appreciative of other people\u2019s opinions and actions. As a result, if you are multilingual, you have the advantage of seeing the world from different viewpoints, enhancing your ability to communicate in today\u2019s globally connected world.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Provides_better_career_choices\"><\/span><strong>8. Provides better career choices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A multilingual ability is definitely a competitive edge in today\u2019s world. Language learning helps develop strong cognitive skills, such as better concept formation, mental flexibility, multitasking, listening skills and problem-solving, in addition to improving social interaction and encouraging connection between peers. All these new skills will help you in your job and are a huge plus in your CV if you still don\u2019t have a job yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn a new language and start enjoying the benefits of sound mental health. Start learning Italian with Dante In Linea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a globalized world, where mobility is facilitated, learning a language is a wonderful benefit. Not only does it help when traveling, it is also a great advantage for studying in general and for career prospects abroad. Acquiring a second language enables us to develop various mental abilities at all ages. 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