And these are just to name a few.You will find that this is a post starkly different to the others as it is apparently more formal and academic in style. This is because we would like to highlight the incredible benefits of learning a foreign language ... the scientific way.
Beyond the excitement of exploring new cultures and expanding communication horizons, scientific research has unearthed numerous advantages associated with language acquisition. Whether you're studying for personal growth or professional development, embracing a new language offers a range of cognitive, social, and even health-related benefits. Let's delve into the top 10 scientifically proven advantages of mastering a foreign language. 1. Enhanced Cognitive Abilities: Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology has shown that learning a foreign language significantly improves cognitive functions, including memory, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Bilingual individuals exhibit a heightened ability to focus and demonstrate superior performance in tasks requiring mental flexibility. 2. Delaying Cognitive Decline: Several studies, such as the one conducted by the American Academy of Neurology, have demonstrated that bilingualism can delay the onset of cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Constantly engaging the brain with language-related challenges appears to have a protective effect on cognitive health.
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Killing two birds with one stone!It's August 1st. The long-awaited peak of the summer season is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to travel, explore new destinations, and experience different cultures. For English learners, summer travel can be a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the language and practise your skills in real-life situations.
Our language school is to remain closed for the interval of August 1st - 28th (4 weeks). Therefore, in this blog post, we'll explore some effective and at the same time enjoyable ways to practise and improve your English while vacating and travelling this summer. 1. Language Exchange with Locals: Engage in conversations with locals to practise speaking English. Don't be shy! Wear your biggest smile and strike up a chat with restaurant staff, shopkeepers, or fellow travellers. Take baby steps: initiate short exchanges (of just a few seconds) and then, seeing that the communication was successful and you were understood, you can try to get the conversation going. Locals are often happy to help and appreciate your efforts to speak their language. You've got this! 2. Read Local Signage and Menus: Pay attention to signs, menus, and other written materials around you. We may often come across them, but rarely do we pay any close attention to them, right? We encourage you to gradually train your brain to be more mindful and constantly on the lookout for such fleeting yet valuable learning opportunities. Reading in English while travelling is a practical way to enhance your language skills and familiarise yourself with local customs. Hone your listening skills by increasing your exposure to the English languageI'm afraid that if you expect to become able to understand with great ease every single accent and every single native speaker solely by doing innumerable listening exercises and tests during your English course, you'll sooner or later be hugely disappointed.
It may sound a bit harsh, but it's true: you're not going to further improve your listening skills unless you start exposing yourself to more authentic material in English so as to get used to the many different accents, speech rates, intonations, etc. Learning a foreign language is one of the most common New Year's Resolutions, a survey suggests It's that time of the year again, that week between Christmas and New Year's Day when everyone seems to have lost track of time, doesn't know what day it is, and is trying to assuage their guilt of over-indulgence by doing something perhaps more meaningful and beneficial for their future self, which is of course no other than making a list with their New Year's Resolutions, full of ambitious goals and exciting plans for the new year.
Indeed, all of us feel an almost instinctive urge to become the best version of ourselves the moment the clock strikes twelve signalling a new beginning and a clean slate. |
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