There are lots of benefits to learning a foreign language – here are just some of them.
Snapshot Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
Successfully subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.
#1
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/1_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x334.jpg)
If you live in a foreign country, you know what people are saying about you.
Photo Credit: MitchGhost [On/Off/Off/Off - Busy]
#2
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/2_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x448.jpg)
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."
Photo Credit: QuEpAsA Boy!
Snapshot Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
Successfully subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.
#3
Surprisingly, the whole world does not speak English, so it’s very practical to know something of the language when traveling.
#4
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/4_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x334.jpg)
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.
Photo Credit: AIA GUY..Rwood
#5
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/5_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x300.jpg)
Learning a language is a very good way of making your brain work – it needs exercising just as much as your body.
Photo Credit: TangYauHoong
Gallery Spotlight
Save and share the images that inspire you. Tag @allwomenstalk to get featured.
Save
#6
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/6_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x333.jpg)
You can insult people and they won’t know what you’re saying.
Photo Credit: Skydrifter`
#7
/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/05/7-reasons-to-learn-a-foreign-language/7_reasons-learn-foreign-language_500x272.jpg)
You will be able to gain exposure to other cultures and communicate with people from other countries.
Photo Credit: Fabrice Drevon
How many languages do you speak? Why did you learn them? Or do you wish we all spoke the same language?
Top Photo Credit: Môsieur J. [version 3.0b]'s
Snapshot Survey
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
Successfully subscribed!
Thank you for subscribing! Check your inbox for personalized content.
Comments
:
Add allwomenstalk.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
Don't Miss the Latest Version
Get the latest stories, save favorites, and share with friends — all in one place.
New Earn badges & level up while you read
Create your profile. Earn badges. Level up your reading.
Join Allwomenstalk to track your streaks, collect badges, and earn XP for the things you already do—reading, sharing, and taking quizzes.
- 🔥Daily streaks with gentle boosts for 3, 7, and 30 days.
- 🏅Collect badges like Reader I–III, Socialite, and Quiz Ace.
- ⚡️Earn XP for reads, deep reads, likes, comments, and shares.
It’s free. Takes 30 seconds. Already have an account? Sign in.
