It has scientifically been proven that the ability to speak foreign languages makes us better people. We become more attractive to others simply because we look and sound more intelligent, talented, smarter and creative to them.

1. Learning a foreign language develops memory

Bilingual people are said to have better mental abilities. There are plenty of positive things that happen to your brain if you speak a foreign language. People who know at least one foreign language are capable of processing information about the world much more effectively. This means that the person becomes a fast learner. The working memories of kids who speak a second language are also better when compared to those of children who speak only their native tongue. Not only younger generations should learn foreign languages. Adults can master a second language as well. The only difference is that a person who starts learning at 50 might need a bit more time and patience.

2. Your brain becomes stronger

Our brain’s functionality can significantly improve if we start learning languages. Trying to speak a foreign language is a challenging task since you make your brain operate within at least two systems: your native tongue and a foreign language. Whenever you switch from one language to another your dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is triggered. This part of the brain is activated when we need to solve a problem while multitasking. It also helps us filter out less essential information and focus only on the most relevant things.