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10 Reasons You Should Learn A New Language If You Get The Chance To

Language is the way we communicate. So, why shouldn't you learn another one?

Andrea Kleckner

Nov 06, 2018

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10 Reasons You Should Learn A New Language If You Get The Chance To

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You'll learn more about another culture.

It's always nice to have a wider view of the world.

You'll be able to travel better.

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Because you can speak the language, you get to be more immersed in the city — rather than stuck trying to find someone who speaks English.

There are cognitive benefits.

Just as there are when you learn anything.

You'll be able to read more.

Because you don't have to rely on translations.

Learning a third language is easier.

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If you love languages, you can learn more easily once you learn a second one.

Languages are fun.

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This is especially true when you have friends who can speak the language too. It's like having a secret language.

You could use it to make someone's day.

Being able to speak to someone in their native language when they are away from home or in a new home where no one speaks it can make their day.

You'll be able to talk aloud without someone eavesdropping.

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It's so helpful. And you can eavesdrop on others when they think you don't understand.

You can swear without getting yelled at.

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This is especially helpful if you tend to swear alot.

You'll gain confidence.

Speaking another language in front of people can be very intimidating at first, but once you do, you get confidence that you couldn't get from anything else.

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10 Reasons You Should Learn A New Language If You Get The Chance To

Language is the way we communicate. So, why shouldn't you learn another one?

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You'll learn more about another culture.

You'll be able to travel better.

There are cognitive benefits.

You'll be able to read more.

Learning a third language is easier.

Languages are fun.

You could use it to make someone's day.

You'll be able to talk aloud without someone eavesdropping.

You can swear without getting yelled at.

You'll gain confidence.

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3. Mistakes

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5. Hosting

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7. Holidays

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