https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3 The importance of learning a foreign language. en-us 2018-07-09 20:55:31 UTC 2025-11-13 17:31:49 UTC hello@padlet.com vardesp https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269775767 1. Language and culture go hand in hand. To truly understand a culture, you have to know what the people are talking about.

2.  Languages can open a new door to you. If you speak foreign languages, you can find a better job. 

3. A lot of things are lost in translation. There is nothing more fulfilling than reading a book in the original version. 

4. Speaking other languages can be useful when travelling. You can communicate with the local people. 

5. Learning a new language can open your mind to new attitudes and experiences. It makes you see the world from a different perspective and expands your knowledge of different peoples and customs.

6. Some studies have shown that people who speak a second language might be less likely to experience cognitive decline in later life. Moreover, multi-linguals tend to score higher on standardized tests, especially in maths, reading and vocabulary.]]> 2018-07-09 21:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269775767 vardesp https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269778201 1. Be more open-minded!
2. Enjoy reading books in their original language.
3. Meet new people and enrich your travel experience.
4. Professional reasons.
5. Health reasons.
6. Understanding a culture through its language.]]> 2018-07-09 22:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269778201 vardesp https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269780249 Think of other benefits of learning a foreign language. 

Choose two reasons why you would like to learn a new language. Discuss it with your classmates and then share your ideas with the class. ]]> 2018-07-09 22:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vardesp/811vn0gcvxp3/wish/269780249