Learning a second language opens up the opportunity for being part of a community with a different culture, and learning more about the world around us.

What are the benefits of learning a second language

Learning a new language is a wonderful benefit in a globalized world. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits of learning a second language:

1. Traveling and making friends
   

   If you want to see the beautiful architecture of Italy or Spain or anywhere in the world with your own eyes, learning the respective languages will make you a lot more independent when you travel to those countries. If you like making friends online, knowing even one foreign language will widen your scope greatly, and the more languages you master, the more friends you can find. You will be able to communicate on social networks, forums, text messengers and so on. But if you speak only one language, all these opportunities are not available for you.

2. Learning a foreign language can open up a world of job opportunities
   

   It is no secret that learning a foreign language can improve your employment prospects. More than ever, companies are doing business in more than one country, but they can not do it without hiring people who have a grasp on at least one foreign language. Even in small, local companies, chances are that the ability to speak a second language will set you apart from other applicants.

3. Boost Your Confidence
   

   Any language learner can attest to making a lot of mistakes while discovering a new language—often in front of an audience. It is a necessary part of the learning process! Learning a language means putting yourself out there and moving out of your comfort zone. The upside is the amazing sense of accomplishment you will feel when conversing with someone in their native language.

4. Provides broader access to education and information
   

   If you speak another language, you could earn a degree in another country. If nothing else, it at least enables you to better enjoy studying abroad and to learn more than you would if you only speak your native language.

5. Better understanding of other cultures and connecting with people that speak other languages
   

   Bilingualism allows for cross-cultural communication. Peoples who speak more than one language have the opportunity to become more culturally aware and have the ability to better understand and appreciate cultural differences, which helps them be more open to different ways of thinking and allows them to experience the world with “new eyes”. Bilingual peoples have the opportunity to connect with people that speak other languages and have access to more resources from other countries.

This was a small part of the opportunities offered by learning a foreign language. The team of the foundation “Center for International Educational Studies – Theodore” believes that learning a foreign language opens many new doors for development. We would like to reveal to you the opportunities that open up to people who know foreign languages ​​and help you touch them.