Why Should You Continue to Study a Foreign Language?

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Why Should You Continue to Study a Foreign Language?

Did you know… Research shows that students who study a foreign language for four or more years, regardless of which language is studied… score significantly higher on the SAT and ACT develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others have larger vocabularies perform better on tests of reading and math have higher developed listening and retention skills are more creative display more highly developed critical thinking skills

Learning a second language at an early age... -Has a positive effect on your intellectual growth. -Enriches and enhances your mental development. -Leaves you with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening. -Improves your understanding of your native language.

Second language learning also… Gives you the ability to communicate with people you would otherwise not have the chance to know Opens the door to other cultures and helps you understand and appreciate people from other countries Gives you a head start in language requirements for college Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset

Knowledge of a foreign language is often the extra selling-point needed to land that perfect job.

Competence in a foreign language will enhance career potential, no matter which career you are planning. Business Sciences Communications Advertising Banking Teaching Travel/tourism Government service Overseas employment

Let’s see what the experts think… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpI1fNSk8m0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML0wlG2ja2M&feature=related

Some fun w/ languages… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qssm02-7F1U&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXETZ-HIQRE&feature=related

Examples of people who did not learn a foreign language… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANTDkfkoBaI

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