LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE

Learning a new language is not easy, but it will change your world! Read on to find out why and
how you should learn a new language .

Some advantages for those who learn a new language (meaning the ability to read, write, and
hold a conversation in the target language) include:

Heightened intelligence. Intelligence will increase as the brain undergoes its training,
recognizing and manipulating the meanings of certain things and communicates them in various,
new ways.

New abilities. Whether these abilities are professional, cultural or personal, learning another
language opens up vision and understanding, beyond what may be obtained through other means
of study and knowledge.

Prevention of Alzheimers and dementia in old age. Studies have shown that people who only
know one language are more likely to have these problems earlier than bilingual people are.

Memory increase. Educators compare the brain to a muscle. It is strengthened as it is exercised.

The study of languages has a strong influence in the augmenting of memory capacity.

Heightened reasoning. A study at the University of Chicago found that bilinguals are faster at
perceiving their surroundings, making decisions and checking for errors than their peers.

There are at least 20 reasons why a person should learn a second language:

1. Immigration to another country

2. Communicating with family and friends of another nationality.

3. International travel.

4. Personal or professional relationships with foreigners.

5. Professional growth.

6. Studying at international universities or studies.

7. Increasing knowledge.

8. Secret communication.

9. Studying family history or ancestors that immigrated to your country.

10. Understanding diverse cultures.

11. Religion and understanding of it.

12. Appreciation of international cuisine.

13. Interest in linguistics.

14. Learning music in other languages and their meanings.

15. Understanding and appreciating your own language and culture.

16. Healthy maintenance of your mind.

17. Experiencing great love.

18. Meeting with a good friend.

19. Working as a translator or an interpreter.

20. Feeling part of a community.

There are so many ways to learn a new language, whether it is English, Spanish or any other
language. There are schools with basic and advanced classes. There are even special classes for
those who are travelling or require special, VIP treatment. Some methods of language learning
may include:

Private schools or teachers have diverse courses based on the necessity and interest of the
student. There are classes available for every price range. Many major countries have schools in
larger cities where the local language is taught to immigrants as well.

Conversational websites are great places to learn from and meet new people from various
countries who share common interests. Some examples include: Learnalanguage.com
Livemocha.com or Babbel.com

DVD or CD courses for at home study allow you to hear and repeat the words and train their
pronunciations. To find one, just go to the "language" section of any book store or just search the
Internet.

Become an exchange student, spending at least one year in another country that speaks the
target language. This can be done through agencies or services like Student Travel Bureau, with
offices in various capitols around the world.

Watch foreign movies without subtitles to train your ears.

Listen to music from your favorite bands, then write, translate, and study the lyrics.
In the video inserted above, inspector Clouseau from the movie The Pink Panther had trouble
learning English and suffered for it in the airport. You can laugh, but this does actually happen
all the time. Even though you may learn another language, you will often not be understood
because of your thick accent. The earlier you start learning other languages, the lighter your
accent will be. This is a great benefit, especially for children.

When you find yourself in a situation like this, laugh about it. Study more, be humble, and help
others to understand you. Increase your vocabulary in order to increase your ability to express
yourself. These days, speaking another language may not be as important as it may be in the
future. It may even be essential to survival.

In the end, stop procrastinating and follow the tips above. You can find many free options as you
start out learning another language. Take advantage of the opportunities and increase your
intelligence .