7 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language ...

There are lots of benefits to learning a foreign language – here are just some of them.

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#1

If you live in a foreign country, you know what people are saying about you.

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#2

You will look very clever when you announce "I can speak French, Italian, Dutch and Swahili." Hopefully no-one will realize that all you can say is "Hello", "Goodbye", and "Two beers, please."

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#3

Surprisingly, the whole world does not speak English, so it’s very practical to know something of the language when traveling.

#4

It’s also essential when living abroad. Speaking the language reasonably well will make it much easier to deal with bureaucracy, doctors, banks, and other necessities of daily living.

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#5

Learning a language is a very good way of making your brain work – it needs exercising just as much as your body.

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