Thursday, 31 July 2014

Benefits of Being Bilingual

Not having a second language these days is almost like being illiterate these days, almost everyone wants the numerous benefits of having a second language. Aside from the obvious benefit of being able to communicate more easily with people were you aware of the benefits to you're brain?

Benefits of a Bilingual Brains

Being bilingual is a mental workout for the brain that keeps it agile and eager to learn, as a result bilingual children often outstrip monolingual children in the classroom if the task involves paying attention. That's not all Bilingual children are often better at understanding language and articulating themselves better. The mental work out can also delay cognitive decline by two years.

Even more benefits

Remember your career guidance teacher singing the praises of having a second language, well they were right since on average bilingual people earn 25% more than their monolingual counterparts. Having a second language is attractive to an employer and demonstrates a level of intelligence that will be appreciated in the work place.

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