Arif Budiman Al Fariz

Fakultas Psikologi

Be Bilingual

Some people speak as many as five different languages. Some people never learn a
second or foreign language because they didnt learn it in school and feel they are too old to
learn it as an adult. However, no one is too old to learn something new, especially if it benefits
them. With a more international world, eery citizen should learn to speak a second language.

First, speaking another languages broadens a persons view of the world. They become
aware of different cultures. Because many people never leave their own hometowns, hey
sometimes dont think about the world. Some people dont even have friends from different
cultures. Also, new languages make people think about subjects theyve never thought about
before. New vocabulary gives insight into the country that speaks the language. For example, a
language only spoken in hot climates may not have a world for snow. The vocabulary alsi
teaches the learner about foods related to the new culture. Furthermire, people learn about
different countries where the language is spoken. Most language classrooms show students
where the languages is spoken. One language teacher taught her students a song that mentioned
all of the countries in the world that spoke that language. Learning abot these things is good for a
persons mind.

Another reason is that learning a second language opens job opportunities. Some bosses
these days want their employees to speak multiple languages. Many cpuntries are becoming
more multi-cultural, so companies need their employees to be able to communicate in different
languages. Knowing only one language may prevent someone from getting a certain job. Being
multi-lingual can also help a person get promoted and get a higher salary. This is because
speaking another language could show that a person is hardworking and smart. If two people are
trying for the same job, being bilingual could be the difference maker. Knowing a foreign
language can also help a person get an international job. The world is so international now, and
los of people are traveling to other countries to find a job. Knowing the native language can help
a lot. Learning a new language can benefit a persons career.
 Third learning a new language improves mental function. Anyone who has learned a new
language knows how difficult it can be. Memorizing a lot of new vocabulary and learning a new
way to pronounce words can be very challenging. Grammar can be a problem too. Learning a
language stimulates pats of the brain that people dont use on a regular basis. A Swedish study
found that the brain actually gets bigger when someone studies a language. That could translate
into improved motor functions, which seem to have nothing to do with language. People who
learn one foreign language find it easier to learn another new language later. Openg the door to
language learning seems to make it easier to learn more languages. This may explain why so
many people know four, five, or even six languages. Better brain function is a great reason to
learn a new language.

In other hand, we may know languages or foreign languages. But if we dont understand
our mother language, we cannot proud to our selves. Because this is a very necessary heritage of
culture. We should proud as a rural people. As they are as a capital people just has one language
that is nasional languages. We are different. We have two languages since we has been in
infancy. Therefore dont be shy to speak a mother language. Like a Japan, they are responsible to
keep their mother language, Japans language. The concequence that they is famous with
cultured destination. It is as someone which is important in developed the country. Therefore we
should always use a mother language if we speak with the same ethnic.

In conclusion, learning a new language as an adult may be difficult, but the benefits may
be worth it, Everyone can appreciate a broader perspective on the world, better job opportunities,
and improved mental function.

References :

Universitas California Irvine, Academic Essay in Coursera.