{"id":6531,"date":"2021-03-24T06:51:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T06:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/?p=6531"},"modified":"2021-03-19T19:52:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T19:52:03","slug":"psychological-benefits-of-learning-a-second-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/en\/psychological-benefits-of-learning-a-second-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychological benefits of learning a second language"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psychological benefits of learning a second language:<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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INDEX OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n

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  • The ease of learning languages \u200b\u200bis a reality<\/li>\n
  • 10 psychological benefits of learning a second language<\/li>\n
  • In summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    People often think that learning a new language can create confusion in their minds.\u00a0They believe that it is better to learn one language well than to waste time with two.\u00a0Some studies in the past seemed to support the idea that learning two languages \u200b\u200bcould be problematic;\u00a0some researchers had speculated that bilinguals might have a more limited vocabulary and slower access to words.<\/p>\n

    Fortunately, these supposed myths and drawbacks have been overcome by a host of research that instead\u00a0shows the extraordinary psychological benefits of learning another language<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0And these benefits go far beyond being able to order a cup of coffee in London or ask where the Paris station is.<\/p>\n

    The ease of learning languages \u200b\u200bis a reality<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Indeed,\u00a0the “ease” to learn languages \u200b\u200bis a reality<\/strong>\u00a0, but it is a condition that must be worked on and achieved.\u00a0The facility is still, in this case, a state of mind.\u00a0A lack of cultural or psychological barriers that prevent us from taking actions freely.<\/p>\n

    Contrary to what many people think, learning a second language does not cause confusion or stuttering, quite the opposite.\u00a0At least that seems to show the latest studies and some rare cases of very successful people.<\/p>\n

    10 psychological benefits of learning a second language:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      First.\u00a0IMPROVES BRAIN GROWTH.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      During language learning, the language centers in the brain grow.\u00a0The more you try to learn a new language, the more these vital areas of the brain develop (M\u00e5rtensson et al., 2012)<\/p>\n

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        Second.\u00a0Delays the onset of dementia:<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bilingualism delays Alzheimer’s disease by five years in people who have a predisposition (Craik et al., 2010) It seems incredible, but new\u00a0studies on this topic continue to confirm this result<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0What is more unique is that learning a second language appears to have a more potent effect on dementia than any drug.<\/p>\n

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          Third.\u00a0Makes sounds heard better<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Learning a language increases the ability to listen, as the brain has to work harder to distinguish different types of sounds from different languages \u200b\u200b(Krizman et al., 2012).<\/p>\n

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            Fourth.\u00a0Makes you more sensitive to different languages<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Children who grow up in bilingual families<\/strong>\u00a0can distinguish between languages \u200b\u200bthey have never heard before (Werker & Sebastian-Wales, 2011).\u00a0Being exposed to different languages, for example Spanish and Catalan, helps children understand the difference between English and French.<\/p>\n

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              Fifth.\u00a0Boosts memory<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Children raised in a bilingual environment have a much more powerful working memory than those exposed to a single language (Morales et al., 2013).\u00a0This means that\u00a0learning a second language early increases<\/strong>\u00a0mental math, reading, and many other useful life skills.<\/p>\n

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                Sixth.\u00a0Improves ability to multitask.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Bilingual people can move from one task to another faster.\u00a0They show greater cognitive flexibility and find it easier to adapt to unforeseen circumstances (Gold et al., 2013).<\/p>\n

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                  Seventh.\u00a0Improve attention skills<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Bilingual people have better control over their attention and a greater ability to limit distractions (Bialystok and Craik, 2010).<\/p>\n

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                    Eighth.\u00a0Doubles brain activity<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Bilingual subjects can benefit from an increase in cognitive functions (such as better attention skills and multitasking): encountering multiple languages \u200b\u200bactivated at the same time, they must continually monitor which terms and words to use (Francis, 1999).\u00a0This constant change from one language to another brings mental benefits.<\/p>\n

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                      Nineth.\u00a0Give a new view of the world<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Learning a new language can literally change the way you see the world<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0By learning Japanese, for example, where there are different terms for light blue and dark blue, the brain comes to perceive color in different ways (Athanasopoulos et al., 2010).<\/p>\n

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                        Tenth.\u00a0Improve native language<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Since second language learning focuses attention on abstract rules and language structure, the native language also ends up benefiting. In this sense, as Geoffrey Willans said:\u00a0“You cannot fully understand one language until you know at least two”<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        In summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        According to some studies, every human being is born with the innate ability to learn languages.\u00a0However, it is true that early learning can greatly favor the study of languages \u200b\u200bin the future.\u00a0It is undeniable that\u00a0children have much more absorption capacity for languages \u200b\u200bthan adults.\u00a0<\/strong>The lives of children are based on constant learning through imitation.\u00a0This is, and no other, the real key to learning new languages.<\/p>\n

                        As we grow, we create new mental and cultural barriers.\u00a0We become self-conscious, we feel self-conscious and it is much more important to us to blend in with different people.\u00a0We are ashamed of what they will say.\u00a0However, to be able to learn a language and feel comfortable with it, it is essential to make mistakes.<\/p>\n

                        In addition, the importance of knowing languages \u200b\u200bis linked to the importance of certifying it.\u00a0Don’t forget to certify\u00a0whatever language you master!<\/p>\n\n\n

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