Reasons to learn a language abroad

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Planning a stay of a few months or a year, coinciding with the completion of a full school year either ESO, Baccalaureate or a university degree is essential to manage fluently in a second language. In addition to the most popular destinations such as the United Kingdom or the United States, in recent years the Canadian destination to study languages abroad has stood out.

Reasons to learn another language well

The lack of time or motivation discourages many students to continue learning a language until reaching a good level. However, take note of these 10 good reasons to definitely learn a second language.

1. Add confidence in yourself. As you progress in the language, increase your motivation and your desire to communicate and understand those around you. It will increase your confidence in yourself and your capacity for initiative. A study conducted by the University of Chicago showed that learning a foreign language helps make better and faster decisions. People who have grown up in a bilingual environment have more confidence in themselves and think things through in both languages before making a final decision.

2. Exercise your brain and avoid Alzheimer's. The knowledge of two languages activates your brain. A study conducted by University College London found that people who speak two or more languages suffer less Alzheimer's.

3. Improve your social relationships. Students who have learned a language abroad are especially motivated to travel and get to know new cultures. In addition, they progress in their emotional development as they have more opportunities to meet people because of their ability to communicate in several languages and make new friends.

4. Boost your professional career. When it comes to finding work or improving your working conditions, speaking at least two languages will be a great help. Languages are demanded in all companies because we live in an increasingly globalized world.

5. Open the mind. The knowledge of other ways of life and compare it with their own brings ideas, opens the mind and heart towards tolerance.

Marisol Nuevo Espín