Take the leap to learn a language

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The benefits of learning a language are numerous. It is practical in many ways, as it opens up the possibility of communication with millions or even billions more people. Additionally, studies have shown that learning a second—or third, fourth, and beyond—language has significant benefits for our brains. Learning a new language comes with many cognitive benefits. It has been shown to improve memory, attention span, creativity, concentration and problem-solving skills. We may even gain a better understanding of our own first language, as we learn about different rules and linguistic patterns when studying a new language. Additionally, studies ha