Learning a foreign language opens up new worlds

Lentz shared the wide range of benefits and opportunities that come with learning multiple languages: When applying for jobs, you have more options; you can compete with people from other countries; you have an advantage over someone who only knows one language; you’re more likely to get hired; you could make more money; and employers want to keep you around since you can translate for other people. “When you learn a new language, you’re not just learning a language, you gain a whole new culture. You open up the possibility to meet new people, make new friends, travel to new places, experiences new adventures, learn new dances, try new food, and change the way you view the world,” she said.(more)