Why You Should Be a Multilingual
Regardless of the role you are in, learning a new language can be extremely beneficial not only for career development, but also your overall well-being. Especially in this globalisation era, when many sectors are connected to each other, having the ability in more than one language will greatly help our existence in the midst of society. Here are some of the benefits that become the reasons why it is important for us to learn a new language and become multilingual.
1. Get more connection
Language is an important element that can determine the success of a communication. Since we know that there are many languages in the world, the more languages you speak, the easier you get people to communicate with. You will look more humble and friendly to the strangers. You can also build lifelong friendships.
2. Improves memory
The more you use your brain, the better it performs. It is undeniable that when we learn a new language, we are definitely faced with a variety of new vocabulary and rules that must be memorized. Therefore, the more often we train our brain to memorise, the sharper our memory will be. In addition, a study conducted in Luxembourg found those who speak more than one language may be at lower risk of onset memory problems like Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
3. Advances your career
UEI College has ever published an article saying that people who speak two languages will increase their job prospects. Nowadays, if we regularly look at job vacancies on various platforms, we will often find jobs that put foreign languages (mostly English) in the list of requirements. Thus, people with multilingual abilities will have more job opportunities and promotion.
4. Respects different cultures and perspective
Language is the main gateway to learn a culture. We can indeed learn other cultures without learning the language. However, it is incomplete if you do not include language as one of the most important parts of culture that needs to be learned. Learning a new language and culture makes us more receptive to different perspectives. Greater understanding, promotes greater tolerance, empathy, and acceptance of others — with studies showing that children who have studied another language are more open toward and express more positive attitudes toward the culture associated with that language.
In addition to the advantages above, there are still many more benefits that you will get if you become multilingual. So do not be hesitate to start to learn a new language. Learning a new language can also be a positive activity in your spare time.
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