Couldn't agree more. Really well put. Can I add that that learning a second language can help the brain recover from trauma and slow down or even prevent the onset of dementia. Damaged brains from incurable brain diseases like Multiple Sclerosis can slow down and re-route damaged neurological pathways. A real-life example is me. In 2017 I had 17 brain lesions and one spinal lesion resulting in chronic impairment of my central nervous system (CNS). Learning Greek has helped stop further 'active' lesions in a way that no other treatment has been able to. All other treatments have stopped because they were too dangerous. Learning a language is not a 'cure' (my MS is incurable) but it's slowing down nerve damage (measured by 6 monthly 90min MRIs). I would recommend anyone and everyone learn a second or third language. My wife (who is English) has been learning Welsh for five years now.
Here's a paper explaining one study.
There's a game called
Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle - it's a language educational RPG game. It's a pretty cool game design. Languages can absolutely improve your life.
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
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