Better enjoyment of foreign films. A person watching an English translation of a foreign film is missing out on much of what the author originally intended. This is because much is lost in the translation. Often plot lines hinge on very subtle nuances on what is said. Only someone fluent in the original language of the film can fully appreciate it.
Vacation and travel. Knowing the language of a country you intend to visit will vastly improve the quality of your experience. Getting to know a country and its culture means you have to venture away from the popular tourist traps where many of the people and employees speak English. That is a more difficult thing to do if you can't speak the language. Getting around, reading signs, checking into hotels, ordering food, and asking for directions would also be very difficult. Finally, it is harder to speak to and get to know the people you encounter.
Smarter kids. Learning a second language increases the verbal and math scores in children. It also improves their memory and ability to solve problems. Multilingual children also tend to become more intelligent as adults and therefore enter into higher paying and more prestigious careers and occupations. The reason for this is that childhood is a critical time for intellectual development since the brains capacity to form new connections are at a maximum during that time.
More attractive to the opposite sex. Being able to whisper sweet nothings into the ear of your lover in a foreign language is very romantic. Saying "I love you" too often to a person can become stale. But mixing things up by saying romantic things in another language never gets old. If you are having an argument with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse, expressing your frustration in a language that he or she doesn't understand won't inflame the conflict as much as expressing it in English.
Movies and videos. The combination of the Internet and video streaming technology dramatically opens up your entertainment options. Your options are even greater if you understand other languages, because television shows and movies aren't the exclusive domain of English speaking countries. I have often come across Japanese game shows that seem to be extremely wild and wacky but unfortunately I don't speak the language and am missing out on the obvious fun they are having.
Study in a foreign country. Being a fluent speaker of a foreign language dramatically opens up your options as a student. You are no longer limited to the institutions available in your country. Many young adults long for new experiences and adventure abroad. Rather than taking several years off to do this and falling behind your peers in your career path, you can fold it into your educational plans. It also looks much better on your resume than having large blocks of time that are unaccounted for.
Vacation and travel. Knowing the language of a country you intend to visit will vastly improve the quality of your experience. Getting to know a country and its culture means you have to venture away from the popular tourist traps where many of the people and employees speak English. That is a more difficult thing to do if you can't speak the language. Getting around, reading signs, checking into hotels, ordering food, and asking for directions would also be very difficult. Finally, it is harder to speak to and get to know the people you encounter.
Smarter kids. Learning a second language increases the verbal and math scores in children. It also improves their memory and ability to solve problems. Multilingual children also tend to become more intelligent as adults and therefore enter into higher paying and more prestigious careers and occupations. The reason for this is that childhood is a critical time for intellectual development since the brains capacity to form new connections are at a maximum during that time.
More attractive to the opposite sex. Being able to whisper sweet nothings into the ear of your lover in a foreign language is very romantic. Saying "I love you" too often to a person can become stale. But mixing things up by saying romantic things in another language never gets old. If you are having an argument with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse, expressing your frustration in a language that he or she doesn't understand won't inflame the conflict as much as expressing it in English.
Movies and videos. The combination of the Internet and video streaming technology dramatically opens up your entertainment options. Your options are even greater if you understand other languages, because television shows and movies aren't the exclusive domain of English speaking countries. I have often come across Japanese game shows that seem to be extremely wild and wacky but unfortunately I don't speak the language and am missing out on the obvious fun they are having.
Study in a foreign country. Being a fluent speaker of a foreign language dramatically opens up your options as a student. You are no longer limited to the institutions available in your country. Many young adults long for new experiences and adventure abroad. Rather than taking several years off to do this and falling behind your peers in your career path, you can fold it into your educational plans. It also looks much better on your resume than having large blocks of time that are unaccounted for.
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