Benefits of learning a second language ! When it comes to languages, the more you know, the merrier. Let us take a look at it.

Career prospects

Not for nothing is the world now called a ‘global village’. People are travelling more than anytime else in the history of mankind. The telecom revolution has brought people and businesses together at the click of a button. Knowing a second language can do wonders to your career prospects in a globalized world. For example, knowing French can open your doors to a host of European, African countries as well as parts of Canada. Similarly, knowledge of Spanish or German can open more doors in some countries and so forth.

Helps improve cognitive abilities

Learning a new language is all about focus, which means it is a kind of ‘exercise’ for the brain. Just as physical activities provide exercise to the body, the brain too needs its quota of exercise to sharpen itself. The brain is said to be wired in such a way that learning a second language is said to help improve your abilities in your native language too. For example, a native speaker of Tamil or Telugu could sharpen their skills in their native language when they learn a second language such as Hindi or French or vice-versa. This is because the brain is wired in such a way .Learning new languages is reported to do a world of good for memory. Similarly, it is also said to improve a person’s creative abilities.

Learn about other cultures

Come to think of it, languages at the end of the day are about bringing people together. Knowing a second language can help you learn about another culture. It can also lead to an interest in literary works from other geographical regions. Knowledge of a particular language therefore expands your world view, as you get to explore different cultures.

Helps with inter personal skills

Good interpersonal skills are a cornerstone of any person’s successful personal or professional life. In today’s globalized world, this means communicating with people from different geographies. Knowing a second language therefore becomes very important. Languages can this way also help you make lifelong friendships too.

Helps you explore

As mentioned earlier, travelling has become a big part of the modern lifestyle. Knowledge of a second language will help you travel and discover for yourself about other regions within a country or overseas countries.

Feel confident

Whenever you communicate with a person in his or her language, it acts like an instant connect. Using a common knowledge helps express things better. Knowledge of a second language helps you feel at home, even though you maybe actually miles away.

Remember, knowing a language is also a skill

There is no doubt that we are today living in a highly competitive business environment. People are forever trying to add to their skills, for them to have that competitive edge in professional settings. Just as learning a software language or tool helps to differentiate you from the crowd, knowing a second language will help you be ahead of the curve. It is a key skill that will make you stand apart from the crowd.

At the school, we have a team of experienced teachers handling language classes. Apart from classroom sessions students also participate in several activities such as essay writing competitions and debates to improve their language skills. Get in touch with us today and find out what makes a most sought after CBSE school in Coimbatore.