5 Reasons to Learn a New Language and Where to Do It In London
Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Are you learning one now or have you put that desire on the shelf for another year?
So many people think about learning a language, but the fruit never comes to bear. Today I am here to not only show you 5 reasons why you should do it and do it now but also tell you about a fun language exchange event coming up in London this month.
Reason 1: You Become Smarter
Speaking a foreign language improves the functionality of your brain by challenging it to recognise, negotiate meaning, and communicate in different language systems. This skill boosts your ability to negotiate meaning in other problem-solving tasks as well.
Reason 2: You build multitasking skills
Multilingual people, especially children, are skilled at switching between two systems of speech, writing, and structure. According to a study from the Pennsylvania State University, this “juggling” skill makes them good multitaskers, because they can easily switch between different structures. In one study, participants used a driving simulator while doing separate, distracting tasks at the same time. The research found that people who spoke more than one language made fewer errors in their driving.
Reason 3: You stave off Alzheimer’s and dementia
Several studies have been conducted on this topic, and the results are consistent. For monolingual adults, the mean age for the first signs of dementia is 71.4. For adults who speak two or more languages, the mean age for those first signs is 75.5. Studies considered factors such as education level, income level, gender, and physical health, but the results were consistent.
Reason 4: Your memory improves
Educators often liken the brain to a muscle, because it functions better with exercise. Learning a language involves memorising rules and vocabulary, which helps strengthen that mental “muscle.” This exercise improves overall memory, which means that multiple language speakers are better at remembering lists or sequences. Studies show that bilinguals are better at retaining shopping lists, names, and directions.
Reason 5: Your decision-making skills improve
According to a study from the University of Chicago, bilinguals tend to make more rational decisions. Any language contains nuance and subtle implications in its vocabulary, and these biases can subconsciously influence your judgment. Bilinguals are more confident with their choices after thinking it over in the second language and seeing whether their initial conclusions still stand up.
Here is an event where you can meet people while learning languages:
Let’s Talk Language is relaunching events in London for the 2018/19 year! We are a friendly, informal, international community of people passionate about learning languages and sharing culture in London.
Join us Thursday 20th September 2018 for a fun and exciting night! Practice a language while helping others with your native language! Our theme for the evening is: ‘Reasons I Learn a Language’, with the aim to keep you motivated and aligned with your language learning goals, as you also learn more about why other people are doing it!!
Schedule as follows:
6:30 pm — 6:45 pm Brief introduction, and matchup.
6:45 pm — 7:15 pm First round of language exchange (teach or learn)
7:15 pm — 7:30 pm Sharing Reasons and Methods behind learning languages!
7:30 pm — 8:00 pm: Second round of language exchange (teach or learn)
8:00 pm — onwards: Social!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://goo.gl/forms/EK6BMaJY62CzisLW2
(This helps us match language speakers and learners!)
Optional Donation: 2GBP
FB Link to event: https://bit.ly/2Qh7yxK
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Whether you are new to the idea of learning a language or you have thought about it for a while but always put it on the shelf, then now is the time to get started.
You live once, and life can pass you by in the blink of an eye. Start learning a new language today and reap the benefits.
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