Learn foreign languages

Top 3 Benefits

1. It makes you smarter:

Research has shown that knowledge of more than one language is associated with better reasoning, problem-solving skills and creativity. It also helps people deal with unknown and unfamiliar situations.

2. It boosts academic achievement:

Language learning supports academic achievement. This is true for English-speaking students studying a foreign language, as well as English language learners in bilingual and immersion programs. It also boosts academic outcomes at the college level.

3. It improves your memory:

The more you use your brain to learn new skills, the more your brain's functions work. Learning a new language pushes your brain to get familiar with new grammar and vocabulary rules.

Tips to Learn a New Language in 3 Months

• Don't aim for perfection. The problem that most beginners run into is that they become so focused on reaching a perfect end-stage that they get discouraged and never get past the early stages. The best way to deal with this? Get comfortable with mistakes, and don't try to be perfect.

• Learn practical phrases first. New language learners should aim for phrases like "bathroom where?" that will help them communicate about basic needs. "That's not very eloquent, but it's totally understandable.

• Speak the language out loud from day one. Beginners shouldn't be afraid of mispronouncing things or sounding unpolished. It's most important that they start practicing — aloud — right away.

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