Benefits and advantages of learning a second language

Benefits and advantages of learning a second language.

UnivdepGood evening. My name is Jorge Salguero, Im 27 years old. Im studying the second term of psychology.

Whats a language?It is a system of communication using sounds or symbols that enables us to express our feelings, thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

How many languages are there in the world?There are 6,500 spoken languages in the world today. However, about 2,000 of those languages have fewer than 1,000 speakers.

Top ten of the most spoken languages.

Languages of the world.

Top ten excuses.10. Its not for me.9. Return of investment.8. Dont travel.7. Not good at it.6. Im denied.5. Too old.4. Commitment.3. Consistency.2. Embarrassment.1. Global lingua franca.

Benefits.

1. Personal benefits.Ability to communicate with more people.Read more literature.Have better experiences when you travel.

1. Personal benefits.

2. Cognitive benefits.More creative.Better at solving complex problems.Outperforming in verbal and nonverbal test of intellingece.Greater intellectual flexibility.

3. Academic benefits.Some studies have found that students who learn foreign languages score statistically higher on standardized college entrance exams than those who do not.

4. Health benefits.Delay Alzheimer. In a study of 450 Alzheimers patients, led by Ellen Bialystok, a psychology professor at York University in Toronto, those who were bilingual for most of their lives were able to stave off symptoms of Alzheimers for four to five years longer than people who spoke only one language.

Top ten tips to learn a language.10. Dont Strive for Perfection9. Develop an Ear for that Language8. Practice Speaking7. Be Consistent6. Talk to Yourself

Top ten tips to learn a language.5. Use Flashcards4. Label Your Surroundings3. Patience is Key2. Find a Partner1. Take Formal Classes