3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Learning a New Language
It’s more than just a practical skill
When I first started learning Korean, I used to focus on how a language could be practical in everyday use. I studied because I thought it could be useful. Then, I thought I could use my skills to communicate and get by in many countries without really stopping to think about all of its implications. But as I started learning more languages, I realized there’s more to language learning than meets the eye.
At first, I was surprised: I had always heard about how impactful it could be when I listened to other people’s immersion trip stories, but I rather attributed that to travelling, not language learning. Aren’t languages just about that: communicating?
Now that I’ve learned multiple languages, I can definitely see how many advantages it presents. Here are 3 reasons why you should consider learning a new language.
Language Learning Makes The World More Intelligible
According to the dictionary, a language is defined as “a system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar, or the system of communication used by people in a particular country or type of work.”
