Should You Learn a Second Language?

Should you learn a second language? Well, there is no easy answer to that question. It is totally up to you what you do (including learning a different language). However, the benefits of learning a second language are undeniable. The United States accepts more legal immigrants every year than any other country. With immigrants comes different languages.

Career: Learning a second language will make you more marketable. Over 80% of jobs in the United States are in the service industry. Immigrants or foreign language speakers are quickly becoming employers, employees, and customers. It is a huge beneifit to hire someone who can effectively communicate with customers, regardless of the language they speak.

Travel: Traveling is the one of the most common reasons people learn a new language. Think about how much more enjoyable a visit to another country would be if you new a fair amount of the native tongue. Going to the bathroom does not have to be a point of the finger and the word bathroom yelled really loud (because of course that makes it better and more understandable, lol)

Your Children: Did you know that English as a Second Language (ESL) is the fastest growing spectrum in the education community. That means that your child is socializing with more people that do not speak English as a primary language. Help your child stay competitive in this changing world by learning a second language and teaching it to them. No one is expecting you to learn Spanish, French, or Chinese in a day. As you learn a little, teach your child.