Opinion
Learning another language besides your mother tongue helps creativity
One of the most interesting facts about learning a new language is the way it allows one to see the world in different light. Today in this scenario of globalisation, we are interacting across cultures which directly evidences the importance of learning of a new language.
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” – Charlemagne
It was when I came up with the idea of learning a new language when I read and understood that to have another language is to possess a second soul. One of the most interesting facts about learning a new language is the way it allows one to see the world in different light. Today in this scenario of globalisation, we are interacting across cultures which directly evidences the importance of learning of a new language.
There are various reasons for various people for being multilingual but I shall share my own reasons that why you should start learning a new language.
A new language makes you knowledgeable when you come across different cultures, it helps you to know your own way around your life. It also gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture, and see your own culture from the perspective of another.
Secondly, it may help you to develop new relationships or friendships as generally people are fond of knowledgeable persons and that gives them an opportunity to learn better and more from you.
Another important reason is the scientific research which has shown that learning a new language improves brain functioning and stimulates creativity.
The next is because it provides a new vision to discover so many things through one more language and thus gives a completely different outlook to your life.
The need of learning a new language as foreign languages are important nearly in every career track that automatically develops a global outlook and perspective towards new languages.
Exploring new things is always fun. Of course learning a new language is not easy. However, you can turn it your own ways that are amusing for you. That is why you should get on learning a new language and you may also possess something like ‘a second soul’ by learning a new language.
About the Author:
Gaurav Sharma is the director at G-SIL (Global School of International Languages), which provides practical based foreign languages training to enhance the skills of the students. He is also the Vice-principal of Prayaas International School, Ganaur.