December 24, 2014

Bilingualism the Way of the Future

As the world becomes more global it is even more imperative for individuals and companies to align themselves so as to become relevant in these changing times. The ability to communicate has been and will always be the tool that will assist in forging lasting and profitable relationships. Therefore, being bilingual or multilingual is certainly a step in the right direction and will yield the following benefits:

Bilingualism promotes cognitive development and higher levels of abstract thinking

Being able to communicate in two languages forces one’s brain to recognize two different language systems. It therefore facilities better cognitive development and higher levels of abstract thinking.

Makes you more marketable in the workforce

More and more organizations are seeking persons who possess both the technical skills and experience necessary to fill a position as well as an individual that speaks more than one language especially if they operate globally in a marketplace where English is not the primary language spoken.

It’s easier to learn a third language when you know two

Usually, persons who are bilingual their English is enhanced as they become more exposed to language structures, grammar, literacy and language skills. As a result, they find it much easier to learn a third language.

Studies have found that it can help delay dementia and Alzheimer’s

Livingbilingual.com asserts that being bilingual “promotes mental agility and helps delay neurological disorders like dementia and Alzheimer disease.”