The spotlight shines on language learning every September for Self-Improvement Month. And it’s unsurprising, because it’s the ultimate glow up for getting more out of life than back to school vibes and pumpkin spiced everything.
What better way to level up than by learning a new language? And the good news? There’s much more to it than vocab lists (which comes as a ginormous relief to most would-be linguists).
What Makes Language Learning a Supreme Form of Self-Improvement?
Where to even start? Here’s just a few of the fundamental ways learning a language makes you a better version of yourself:
- Boost Your Brainpower – Learning a language is like taking your brain to the gym, minus the sweat. It sharpens your memory. Your brain gets better at storing and retrieving information, and your problem-solving power is heightened as you start to think in new, flexible ways. Plus, there’s long-term protection, because language learning is linked to better brain health as you age.
- Feel Good Inside and Out – You might not think of language learning as sexy. But what’s more appealing than a confidence boost? Every conversation or new phrase is a mini win. As a result, the dopamine hit lifts your mood and you experience a greater sense of purpose. After all, connecting across cultures feels fabulous.
- Grow as a Person – New language, new you. Your empathy increases due to a deeper understanding of life in someone else’s shoes. You even become more resilient, as you accept and learn from mistakes as part of the learning process. Not to mention you make new friends when meeting people you’d never have otherwise.
- Open New Doors – Language learning is self-expansion. Career options multiply. Travel is transformed. And Netflix is so much better in the original language.
Meet Your New Favourite Version of You
French? Spanish? Arabic? Japanese? Something lesser known? Language learning is a love letter to your future self, no matter which tongue ticks your boxes.
At la Academia, we share all languages with hundreds of adult students every year. And we’re here to help. Get in touch to glow up your goals.