Is there any point in learning a language?

Yes, absolutely. Foreign languages are great for the brain, but you’ll also be more likely to travel there as a result of your learning. And that is good for the soul.

Why it’s important to learn another language?

Besides having more chances of landing a good job or advancing in your career, learning a second language can also give you an insight into other cultures. 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.

How does learning a language help your brain?

Language learning helps improve people’s thinking skills and memory abilities. “Because the language centers in the brain are so flexible, learning a second language can develop new areas of your mind and strengthen your brain’s natural ability to focus.”

Is speaking out loud the best way to learn a language?

When we were in grade school language class, the emphasis was on grammar drills and memorization of vocabulary. But that’s not actually the most effective way to learn a language. Speaking out loud is what really helps you get the hang of a new language and get comfortable using it in practical situations.

What is the best way to learn a new language?

Speaking out loud is what really helps you get the hang of a new language and get comfortable using it in practical situations. And speaking from the start enables you to learn a lot quicker. Babbel’s primary focus is getting you speaking.

Why do we need to learn extinct languages?

A society’s pedagogical needs change. Sometimes we need to remember, however, that there are reasons for learning extinct languages beyond boarding-school nostalgia or a burning desire to get into the Tory cabinet.

Should you learn a modern language?

So, go ahead – learn a modern language. If you want to be obvious about it. But all sorts of “dead” languages enjoy important existences today, albeit in quieter, more subtle ways. They’re threaded almost invisibly through contemporary culture, kept in shape by a combination of tradition and devotion, like good hand-stitching.