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1) Learning a foreign language boosts brain power.

Importance of learningForeign LanguagesBased on article:The Importance of Learning Foreign Languages byAlex Seise

By Fauzan, Zayana, Aini.Everyone speaks EnglishEnglish has become a global lingua franca over the past several decades.Learning another language opens your opportunities that give you perspectives that you might never have and encountered otherwise.IntroductionLearning a new one puts the brain to task by recognizing this new language structure. to express ideas, it sharpens skills on reading, negotiating, and problem-solving.

1) Learning a foreign language boosts brain power.

People who are multilingual are proficient at slipping from one tongue to another, one language system to another totally different language mechanics. This is a very distracting and demanding work, not only for the tongue and language faculties, but especially for the brain. People who have developed this are highly proficient multi-taskers and commit very minimal error when juggling various activities.2)A persons ability to multi-task is developed.

4multilingual adults experienced the onset ofAlzheimers and dementiaat a later age of 75 compared to monolingual adults who had the first signs at age 71. there were no significant results that contributed to the mentioned diseases as significantly as the number of languages spoken.3) The onset of dementia and Alzheimers is stalled.

The more the brain is used, the better its functions work. Learning a new language structure entails familiarizing with vocabulary and rules, and applying these memorized information into communication. Thisstrengthens memorybecause the brain has built its ability to associate information with mnemonics and retains information better. 4) Memory is improved

A study conducted in Spain showed that polyglots, or multilingual people, have alert and keen minds. They easily spot anything that is irrelevant or deceptive.The discipline that they developed in studying an unknown subject has shaped them to become more perceptive. they learn to be critical-thinkers.5) The mind becomes keener.

7Thedecision-makingability becomes an easier process for multilingual people. Aside from the rules and vocabulary that go with learning a foreign language, there are nuances and vernacular expressions that a student of language frequently judges for appropriateness and hidden meanings. Decision-making becomes more prudent and discriminating6) Polyglots are seen to display improved decision-making ability.

A student of foreign language is exposed to a whole new language structure and makes him more conscious of vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, idioms, sentence construction, comprehension and conversing.students become more aware of English and develop a good ear for listening to the subtle gradations of each language. with the new language on the other side, a student finds it important to look at English with more interest.7) The first language is improved.

Studies show that the benefits of learning a new language included higher scores on standardized exams in math and vocabulary by multilingual students compared to the scores of monolingual students.Continued immersion was known toincrease IQand develop innovativeness in students.8)Performance in other academic areas is enhanced

10learning a new language enables a person to have a broader understanding of that race or culture. Opening up to a culture allows you to be more flexible and appreciative of other ways of doing and looking at things. As a result, if you are multilingual, you have the advantage of seeing the world from different vantage points.9) It makes a person more flexible and open to other cultures.

With universal unemployment problems, a multilingual ability is definitely a competitive edge over others. It is an ability that tells of a persons intelligence, flexibility, openness to diverse people, and decision-making skills. And these are just bonuses to the evident ability to communicate in several languages and cross cultural barriers10) Foreign language expands career potentials.

Self-confidence is a natural consequence after summing all benefits of learning a new language. People tend to gravitate around multilingual people because of their skillsothers simply find the polyglots openness and quick-mindedness naturally attractive.11) It builds self-confidence.

trying to understand a language and the heritage that goes with it will put you in a position of self-discovery. It makes you come to terms with how you view the world and other cultures. In the end, you come to terms with yourself, too.The cognitive and mental benefits of learning a foreign language are instantly apparent. But it also brings a host of social, cultural and personal benefits. 12) It aids in self-discovery and self-actualization.

t helps make a great first impression, and it shows that you are willing to go above and beyond to maintain the relationship 13) important to those working in businessyou will find yourself lusting for knowledge and oozing curiosity at every turn. The familiar becomes fascinating, and your mind is opened to new ways of approaching even the simplest areas of life.14) Stimulate your mindLearning multiple languages will always serve to enhance your quality of life, and even if you never use that language in practical circumstances, you almost certainly will enjoy the time spent educating yourself. 15) explore new linguistic territoriesIt is fun to pronounce words with nasal resonances and tongue rolling, features not present in most English conversations. Some languages have certain social connotations that invoke feelings when heard or spoken16) aesthetic reasonsIt is very important for us to learn foreign language as we will get many benefits from many aspects.It will help us to gain more skills such as multi-tasking and many more.Conclusion

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