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Benefits of Language Learning

What are the advantages of learning a language?

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14th September 2015
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The Museum of Knowledge, a champion for language learning, explains in this blog the key benefits of learning a language.

If you are travelling, you can communicate with the indigenous population effectively. Although some countries use English as their secondary language, the population in these countries cannot always speak English as efficiently as their Mother tongue language.

Another benefit of learning a language as outlined by the Museum of Knowledge is that it can boost a person’s career. Being fluent in another modern language indicates to potential employers that you are flexible, open to diverse cultures and have excellent communication skills.

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Language Learning Techniques

What is the quickest way to learn a language?

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31st August 2015
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The Museum of Knowledge is often asked with the array of language learning options available, what is the best way to learn a language as quickly as possible.

The Museum of Knowledge also attests that to learn a language, you need to interact with native language speakers. You will need to spend some time memorizing words and grammar in order that you can communicate to a high standard. You will also need to then have the confidence to go out there and put into practice what you have learnt in theory. Talk to native speakers and do not be afraid of making mistakes. Find a friend or someone you know who is willing to teach you. Alternatively, you can learn through forums and language learning programmes online.

 

 

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Language Learning Techniques

If a person is fluent in many languages, which language do they use?

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17th August 2015
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The Museum of Knowledge is often asked what happens in cases whereby a linguist is fluent in several languages? Does this linguist think in their Mother tongue? What is the main language a multiple fluent linguist thinks in instinctively?

Usually it is the language a person is native in but in many cases linguists think in the language they speak at that time. For example the team at Museum of Knowledge is multilingual. If we speak in Spanish then we are thinking in that language too. Sometimes linguists of several languages speak in the language of the place they are currently residing. For instance, if a person’s native language is English but that person has lived in Italy for years with no or little interaction with his/ her native language whatsoever; there is a high possibility that the person’s thought processes will be in Italian.

For linguists at the Museum of Knowledge as we are always switching between several languages and we are been speaking several languages all our lives, it is no problem for our minds to adjust to French, Spanish or Italian and just not think about it!

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Learn Chinese

The Benefits of Learning Mandarin Chinese

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20th July 2015
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Mandarin Chinese, the native language of China is the most widely spoken language worldwide for business other than English. The Museum of Knowledge team is often asked What are the Benefits of Learning Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin Chinese is spoken by 845 million people worldwide and is considered one of the highest ranking Modern languages based on business usefulness. The Chinese market is blossoming after decades of global isolation. China is rapidly becoming a world economic superpower. In 2014 alone, China’s economy produced $17.6 trillion compared to the USA that produced $17.4 trillion worth of goods and services. China has also increasingly opened its doors to foreign trade, making it even more accessible.

Are there any other benefits of learning Mandarin Chinese? Moreover, taking the time to learn Mandarin Chinese will give learners valuable insight into the Chinese culture and heritage and is therefore a valuable investment of time for Business and pleasure.