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Learning a foreign language not only helps master new languages, but learning and using many foreign languages regularly has the effect of improving cognition as well as effectively preventing memory decline due to aging. Learning two or more languages at the same time has been shown to have positive effects on keeping the mind young.
1. Benefits of learning 2 or more foreign languages at the same time
1.1 Concepts of learners and proficient use of foreign languages How many languages can you speak fluently? Some people are fluent in only one native language, but there are also many people who try to learn another foreign language.
Nowadays, learning 2 foreign languages or learning 3 languages at the same time or even more has gradually become a trend. A person born in Vietnam, the first and only language that they learn is Vietnamese, this group can be called monolingual. Then, they learn and use English fluently, at this time, that person will be classified as bilingual. If, besides Vietnamese, a person learns 2 foreign languages and uses them fluently, they will be called multilingual people.
1.2 Benefits of learning multiple languages at the same time The trend of globalization and integration into global citizenship is growing strongly. Therefore, learning 2 or more foreign languages is also a necessity because of the benefits it brings:
Increased connection: One great thing about humans is social connection. Communicating with foreign friends in their native language is a great gift for them. You can easily expand your relationships, travel to many places, which helps to expand your knowledge and reach many cultures. Increase confidence: Learning 2 or more foreign languages means that you have tried and failed many times, overcome many fears before mastering them, so confidence also follows the learning process that is constantly being strengthened. try. Increase decision-making ability: Studies show that decisions made in a second language are often more rigorous and logical than when using the mother tongue. Career advancement: It is easy to see that a candidate fluent in many foreign languages is always more prominent and prioritized for promotion in his career. Helps keep the mind young (this benefit is proven by many studies and scientific knowledge will be clarified in the next section).
Học 2 ngoại ngữ cùng lúc trở lên mang lại những tác động tích cực trong việc giúp trí óc trẻ trun
2. How does learning more than 1 foreign language help young minds?
Finding ways to keep our minds sharp and young as we age remains an area of focus for neuroscientists. Learning more than one foreign language forces the mind to work actively to maintain alertness, analytical ability, and situational handling to avoid language confusion, thereby significantly improving brain health. Because of this, learning 2 foreign languages or even learning 3 languages at the same time is both a way to relax and help the brain exercise every day, slowing the onset of memory decline and decline. intelligence , this is proven through many studies:
Recent studies also prove that learning 2 foreign languages and using them fluently can slow dementia and Alzheimer's disease by an average of 4 years; New research published in the prestigious journal Neurology shows that people who speak more than one language have lower rates of different types of dementia than monolinguals. To explain this, scientists say that the use of multiple languages has the effect of training thinking and processing activities, making the brain work actively against the laziness and stagnation that are accelerates the aging process of the brain. Learning two or more languages is thought to lead to better development of the areas of the brain that process attention and focus functions that may help protect against the onset of dementia.
Việc học 2 ngoại ngữ và vận dụng thành thạo có thể làm chậm chứng sa sút trí tuệ
3. Useful tips for learning 2 languages at the same time
If you have, are and intend to learn 2 foreign languages or even 3 languages at the same time, you can refer to the following tips:
Practice time management skills; Set realistic goals for each foreign language; Learning similar foreign languages; Practice every day; Make learning fun; Select reputable sources and places to teach foreign languages. Learning 2 or 3 languages at the same time isn't easy - but it's completely doable. If you follow the tips above, you are more likely to successfully learn two languages at the same time. At first, constantly switching back and forth between two languages will make your brain feel difficult and overwhelmed. However, if you continue to persevere, you will definitely master the language and improve brain health. Learning more than one foreign language can make you smarter, faster problem-solving, and even maintain a certain youthfulness of your mind over time.
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References: leadwithlanguages.org, webmd.com, healthline.com, greelane.com
