124. Bilingual Is Better
Learning a second language is hard, but it
better for your brain. While many people learn
language because of their cultural or ethnic heritage,
also helps your thinking. Studies show that people
speak two or more languages score higher on
tests. Speaking two or more languages also prevents
brain from aging. This means when you get
your chances of having Alzheimer's disease are small.
's better and easier to become bilingual when you
younger. When you are a child, your brain
like a sponge absorbing information quickly. However, learning
second or even third language at any age
good brain exercise. Being bilingual boosts your memory
listening skills.
Being bilingual also helps your chances
finding a job. So many companies in a
of fields now work around the globe. They
workers who can communicate with all their clients
. Knowing more than one language usually means you
a better multitasker. In today's fast-paced business world,
able to do more than one thing at
time is seen as a plus. Some companies
even pay bilingual workers more. This is why
's a good idea to put your language skills
your resume. There are also social benefits to
bilingual. Most people who are bilingual are more
-minded and culturally sensitive compared to those who only
one language.
Being bilingual or even multilingual is
, though. Some parents worry that switching among different
will confuse their children. Some people feel that
the United States everyone should speak English only.
are even organizations asking the U.S. Congress to
laws making it illegal for the government to
any other language on official documents. This movement
not been very successful.
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