What are the advantages of learning a new language? Many people toy with the idea of learning a new foreign language. However, the undertaking often seems so extensive that the project is quickly forgotten.
Today, there are an incredible number of ways to learn foreign languages simply and easily. Be it via apps like Babbel* or in person at the adult education center. From French lessons to Thai, Chinese or Spanish courses, there are an incredible number of options. So there are no more limits - and so many good reasons to take language courses and learn a foreign language.
In this article, I would like to tell you the most important advantages and show you why you should definitely buy a learn new language should. Let's go!
1. Increase self-confidence
The first step in learning a new language is to find the courage and motivation to to get involved in something new. Every learning progress you make increases your self-confidence.
Native speakers are also always happy when people from other backgrounds make an effort to understand and speak their language. They will impressed by you be - and that also gives your self-confidence a boost. 🙂
Tip: I get it, Change is often difficult for us humans. In the linked article you can find out why this is the case - and why this is no reason not to even try.
2. Improve career opportunities
In everyday working life today, it is almost essential to speak at least one foreign language if you want to make a career. Applicants with foreign language skills are especially in demand worldwide in times of globalization.
Employees who speak a relevant language receive often even a higher salary than their colleagues.
3. Spatial and temporal flexibility
In love on vacation, a job offer abroad or the upcoming semester abroad? If you are open to learning a new language, you can Freely choose place of residence and work and Realize personal dreams more easily. This can therefore be a decisive advantage of a newly learned language.
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4. Promote openness & tolerance
A foreign language opens up new perspectives for you and enables you, understand other people better. Our culture shapes us and our behavior. Language is often a mirror of the respective cultural customs.
If you get involved, you'll soon realize that you're the question your own ways of thinking and acting and be more open and tolerant towards other people and cultures. These are really desirable positive character traits.
5. Travel more relaxed
We've all been there: you're on vacation and Would like to order something, but does not speak the language. Of course, it is often possible to talk with your hands and feet and in tourist regions, resorts and club hotels, the locals usually even speak English or German.
Nevertheless, you will travel much more relaxed and have more fun if you at least agree on principle can. That's why I often do a 3-month language course with Babbel*before I go on vacation to another country.
Tip: Also, be sure to check out my post on how to clearly more sustainable travel can! Because there are a few things to bear in mind here too.
6. Overcoming communication barriers
You don't have to be on vacation to be confronted with a foreign language. Anyone who has ever been to Berlin knows this. For example, if a new person joins your circle of friends who only speaks English, and you yourself do not speak the language compared to everyone elseyou are quickly left out.
An unpleasant but avoidable feeling. All the better if you are at least proficient in English. And all the more likeable if you take a language course especially for these people 🙂
7. Make better decisions
Scientists found in a University of Chicago study found out that people who grew up bilingual, more confidence in yourself have and Make faster and better decisions.
What applies to people who have had the privilege of growing up with two languages could also apply to people who only learn a second language later. So a new language can be your personal development to a decisive extent.
8. Train brain
You can train your brain by learning a foreign language. New vocabulary and foreign grammar Keep brain cells on their toes, boost memory and even improve performance on tests and exams.
A University College London study has also shown that people who speak two or more languages suffer less from diseases in old age like Alzheimer's disease suffer.
Tip: In a separate article, I'll also show you how you can incidentally also increase your Improve general knowledge can!
9. Foreign languages make sexy
Another advantage of a new foreign language? No problem! Very few people speak a new foreign language without accent and many are ashamed of it. The demand to be perfect is so great that many would rather not learn or speak a foreign language at all.
In doing so British dating agencies found out that a foreign accent looks sexy and is attractive and very likeable to many people.
10. Make new friends
What would life be without good friends? Speaking another language also means that you can more easily make new friends with people that you might otherwise never have come into contact with.
Such intercultural friendships are extremely enriching for both sides and make you all the prouder of having the courage to complete a language course.
Tip: Be sure to read the Book "How to win friends" (is available here*) by Dale Carnegie. It is definitely one of the Books that changed my life!
Appreciate the advantages of a new language
So why should you learn a new language? To make friends, to improve your Increase self-confidenceto increase your career opportunities, to keep your brain fit, to master challenges and to improve your Making life even more exciting! 🙂
As I said: I personally learn new languages always here via the Babbel app*. It's convenient, fun, flexible and effective - even when you're on the move. Registration is also really quick. And if you prefer to do it in person, language institutes and adult education centers are of course also a good choice.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."
Ludwig Wittgenstein (more at Language quotes)
I hope that this article has convinced you of the advantages of a new language. Do you have any questions or other reasons? Then I look forward to your comment - in whatever language you prefer. 😉
Stay inquisitive and open to new things,
PS: In my Personal Development Blog you will find many more tips and tricks for your future life. Next, for example, learn how to Convince people more easily can!
Apart from my preference for languages in general, the advantage of being able to travel in a more relaxed way has also been a decisive reason for me to learn Spanish. My Spanish skills have helped me have a nice two-month stay in South America, even in the Portuguese-speaking countries. In addition, I find it flattering when friends and relatives see you as the first point of contact to translate certain documents for them.
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