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The cognitive benefits of learning a new language

Did you know that infants are able to become bilingual before even being able to speak? 

Learning a new language comes with a myriad of benefits – Ease of travel, access to new media, a broader understanding of a region’s culture – but these benefits are generally limited to the external world. An often overlooked advantage that comes with picking up a new language is the way it changes your mindset, and improves your cognitive ability. Below, we will cover some recent discoveries that demonstrate how being bilingual or multilingual improves your general intelligence, your ability to focus and multitask, and your memory.

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Practicing Conversational Skills in a New Language

Practicing conversational skills with your new language is considered one of the hardest parts of the entire ordeal, even though its near the end of the entire process. The key is to progressively build your confidence, just like you would with weightlifting. You’re not going to go into the gym on your first day and try to squat 400 pounds, are you? Likewise, expecting stellar results by diving head-first into using your language for conversations without practicing first isn’t the best idea.

Remember – The purpose of ALL of these steps is primarily to build your confidence. You already know the majority of what encompasses using your language in a conversation, you just need to learn how to apply it without freezing up.

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A Simple Language Tree

Are you considering the idea of learning a new language? It’s a daunting, but rewarding challenge for those who want a new hobby. But the scope of language is so broad – Where do you even begin when you decide to pick up a new one? Below, I’ll go through some of the key steps in your path towards fluency, and how you’ll be able to tell when it’s time to move on to the next level in the process.

If you want to learn what to do to start learning a new language, go check out our blog, we'll be happy to help you in this beautiful journey!