Yahoo! – Zahaab Rehman
In a world where globalization heightens with every passing day, learning foreign languages can open people up to a plethora of new experiences, including travel, career, and cross-cultural relationships. While there are over 7,000 living languages today, accessing just a few will change your worldview. Research has shown connections between language learning and skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, information retention, and empathy. Thus learning new languages serves several cognitive benefits as well.