We need to know what is meant by language and what is its purpose in our life. Well, we all know that language is a medium through which we express our emotions and communicate with each other. But it’s much more than that. Language impacts our daily lives, which may be part of any community, any creed, any culture or region in the world. From stone-age caveman to the Egyptians use of hieroglyphs, to old-book English, and now to more than 6500 languages being developed by humans in this world is amusing and inspiring. But it is a pity that half of the world does not care about learning different languages, and yet they think that it’s of no use to learn a new language that’s difficult and time-consuming.

It’s a misconception developed by people that learning a new language is a time waste and just not worth it. Lýdia Machová, a polyglot, said in her TED Talk that learning new languages has many more benefits than anyone can think of.

“A different language is a different vision of life.” Federico Fellini

Here is a list of benefits by which questions related to why one should learn new languages can be answered.

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To Develop Connections

We all know communication is so essential in today’s world. It’s the most rewarding thing in life that we can talk to others, and we can understand their emotions, their feelings, and everything they connect to. But that’s only possible when either they are of your community so you have a native language common in between or you have a second language which both parties can understand. But remember, a language that is recognized by both is not equal to what their own language demands.

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Nelson Mandela

It’s just exactly the same as what Nelson Mandela had said. So this is the reason to learn a new language that you should connect with each other by heart, not by mind.

Learning a new language can make us better tourist

We all know that English has almost become an international language, so many tourists think that they can get away with speaking English, but No. tourism is not meant just to go and see things and then come back. You need to feel the difference in the living, in their tradition. Learning a language, in this case, has many benefits. You would be able to enjoy the whole new way because then you won’t need any translator and you would feel independent. And it can also open up a window for you to study abroad.

Better Understanding of Cultures

Language is the direct connection to cultures. It is being able to understand other lifestyles being prepared through the help of language. It develops a better understanding and fosters an appreciation for other people and develops a sense of respect, empathy, acceptance, and tolerance for other religions, cultures, and traditions. You can get to know your own culture too, by differentiating between cultures among them and, astonishingly, you get to know more. Margaret Mead, an American anthropologist, said, “As the traveller who has once been from home is wiser than he who has never left his own doorstep, so a knowledge of one other culture should sharpen our ability to scrutinize more steadily, to appreciate more lovingly, our own.”

“He who knows no foreign languages knows nothing of his own.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Learning a new language can Broader Opportunities for Career

Learning a new language can also advance your career. Your dream job may require a single language, but then your slots for job opportunities may also get less. Research has shown that in America, four out of five new jobs are created as a result of foreign trade. They are in search of people who are bilinguals or polyglots. So that they hire a person who understands work more efficiently, let’s say if you are a multi-lingual person and you are a businessman. The opportunities would be much more. You can settle deals with foreign clients or employees and so you can broaden up your business.

Boosts Your Brain Power and Increase Memory

A foreign language is an intricate whole new system of rules, structures, and lexis. Learning a foreign language involves the complexity of the brain as it makes sense and learns new patterns. As our minds figure out the meaning and attempt and try to communicate, we improve crucial learning abilities such as critical thought and problem-solving. This highly critical thinking power benefits, both personally and professionally.

Your memory is increased by learning new languages. Well, it is a simple fact that when you learn something new, your brain works on it, trying to understand thousands of words, vocabulary. So not only your mind works to learn this, but it also does more work. After what you have learned, your brain uses it and put it into the reality where your knowledge is used. Hence, it increases your memory.