It’s common knowledge that the best time to learn a language is as a child. Not only are they like sponges, but they develop other relevant skills in the process. Does that mean that learning a language as an adult has no perks? Absolutely not! There are many benefits to learning Spanish at every age and below we’ve listed three of the main ones for the more senior students. Continue reading and be sure to sign up and join us for this adventure.
1. Wider variety of opportunities
The number of options you have as an adult to practice your new skills are infinite. Not only you can take classes, but you can sign up for meetups and exchanges to meet and mingle with other people while learning. Learning a new language, like Spanish, is also the perfect excuse for a holiday! It also opens a whole realm of literature that you couldn’t have used before learning the lanuage. You can read books and magazines related to your hobbies or work industry. This way you’re learning through topics you find interesting and you can apply the things you learn in your daily life. This flexibility will make the process more personalized and will guarantee that you enjoy it.
2. Helps you stay healthy
Our brain requires constant exercise to help prevent the effects of aging. Learning Spanish as a second language will definitely challenge you and strengthen your neural networks. Without even noticing it, your memory will improve, as well as your communication and cognitive skills. Lots of research has been done regarding the benefits of learning a language as an adult, and the concesus is that mental illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia occur much later in people who speak more than one language.
3. Provides you with invaluable skills and experiences
Studies have proven that people who speak more than one language are more decisive and stronger at resolving conflict. In addition, learning Spanish as a second language will open the world for you. You will be able to build relationships with people from other countries and cultural backrounds, obtain richer travel experiences, and basically, achieve a broader world view. And if this wasn’t enough, your professional value will increase! One of the most well-valued skills in the professional environment is the ability to speak a second language. It’s worth it, isn’t it?
Are you still on the fence about whether you should sign up for that Spanish course you’ve been looking at? Don’t waste any more time! There really are no downfalls to learning Spanish at an older age! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at info@laemadrid.com, via our website or through our social media (Facebook and Instagram).
