Do you know 43% of the world population can proficiently speak at least 2 languages?
In this advancing, interlinked, and modern world, knowing multiple languages can make you stand out, bridge the communication gap between two nations, & help you be a better fit in the global economy.
Becoming bilingual or multilingual can benefit you in many ways.
Let’s find out:
Better career opportunities
As per a survey conducted by Bayt.com in 2014, nearby 51% of UAE companies hire candidates having good communication skills in both Arabic and English.
Knowing different languages is a significant competitive skill that can help your resume stand out in a pool of job seekers.
There are many online resources that can help you learn the Arabic language efficiently and effectively.
It can benefit you in various career streams like national security, the field of translation, medicine, tourism, and education across the world.
In fact, the profession of language interpreters and translators is expected to rise 20% from 2019 to 2029 in the USA.
Wider network
Being bilingual or multilingual allows you to connect with others, thus helping you in making strong and wider networks nationally or internationally.
No matter where you are going, it makes you a native and opens up doors to the outer world.
You can bond easily with strangers who speak that language and can make them your life-time friends.
opens up possibilities to learn multiple cultures
Someone rightly said,” Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.”’
Knowing the local language helps you learn the culture, customs, religions, arts, and history of the people of that nation.
Above all, it offers an entry into the mind and heart of culture, thus making you more aware of other people’s beliefs and actions.
- Improves memory
Studies show that bilingual people score higher than monolingual people in memory tasks.
Learning a new language makes your brain exercise and workout more. The more the brain works, the better its functions.
People who speak more than one language have:
- sharp memory
- better problem-solving skills
- good critical-thinking skills
- improved focus
- capability to perform multiple tasks at once
Boosts creativity
People who know and speak multiple languages are more creative than monolingual speakers. Learning a second language makes you explore new words, vocabulary, and phrases.
In simple words, it improves your critical thinking, making you creative enough to find multiple solutions to a single problem.
In the end…
From making contacts to sharpening your mind, learning different languages makes you an all-around and flexible individual.
Above all, it is a seamless and fun experience.
