Benefits of Learning a New Language

Even though learning a new language may seem like a very hard thing to do, there are many benefits to learning a new language. Learning a new language can provide brain growth, helping your brain in necessary areas. It can also help with your memory- children who grow up in a bilingual environment have better memories than children who grow up only learning one language. If you grow up in a bilingual environment, speaking two (or more) languages can improve your listening skills because the brain has to work to figure out the different languages. Lastly, knowing two different languages can improve the first language. It can improve the first language by drawing your attention to the rules and format of the language.

In my opinion, all people should start to learn a new language. Knowing two (or more) languages can help with brain growth, memory, listening skills, and improving the first language. For me, learning another language doesn’t just help me- I think it’s fun! It has also helped me learn about a new culture. Although it might be easier to learn a new language by growing up in a bilingual environment, I believe that learning a new language will benefit you in many different ways.

~Audrey