8 Reasons To Learn A New Language

8 Reasons To Learn A New Language

Learning
a new language is a gratifying enterprise. Motivation often depends on
having a clear purpose. The reasons below may help you find the
stimulation you need. Moving to a new country.

Learning the local
language will make your integration in the local community a whole lot
easier. Maybe many people in your new country speak English. Don’t let
that become the excuse not to learn the local language. It will allow
you to integrate and connect with the local community in a whole other
way. You also demonstrate an involvement and dedication to your new
country that will be noticed. 

Relatives and friends. 

If you are around people who has a different first language from you
learning their language will open up a whole new level in your
relationship. Learning a language is also learning how to think and
feel in a whole different way. Your relationships will change for the
better. 

At work. 

Being able to speak more
languages will increase your chances of getting a transfer, finding a
new job, getting a promotion or going on business trips. When you work
with people who from a different culture speaking their language will
grease the skids for partnership and socializing. Maybe you deal with
children and older people in you job. Speaking their first language
will make their (and your) day a whole lot better. 

Travel. 

Even if you can get by with English, speaking the local language
will change your travel experiences dramatically. Imagine being able to
ask locals for restaurant tips, travel away from the tourist crowds,
getting to know the locals and being able to read signs. It will really
add another dimension to your vacation 

Study abroad. 

Speaking the local tongue
will serve you well, even if the courses are in English. Living in a
foreign country is the best way to learn a new language well. Don’t let
the opportunity get away. If you spend some time in advance learning
the language you can be a part of the social scene from day one. 

Get in touch with your roots. 

Your
family might have spoken a particular language in the past. If you have
children you can learn it together as a family project. Once you have
some proficiency try contacting relatives in the “old country” and plan
a vacation. You will be treated like kings and see parts of the culture
that would be otherwise closed to you. 

Food. 

Let
say you enjoy the food or wine of a particular region. Speaking the
language will make you a priced guest at any restaurant. If you enjoy
making the food yourself all the best cookbooks will be available to
you. 


Personal development. 

Learning a language is a personal challenge. It will also show you
that there are different ways to view the world. The structure of your
language determines how you think. A second language will offer you a
different way to think about the world. You will also view you own
culture and language through a new lens. 

Whatever reason resonates with
you, hope you will take on the challenge of learning a new language. It
will be rewarding in more ways than you can think of and open up a
larger part of the wold for you. Good luck!