As an adult, learning a new language can be a challenging process but no matter how hard it might get, the benefits of speaking more idioms far outweigh any challenge.

As a translator, it’s practically a requisite to love languages but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a sense of feeling lost at first. Luckily, this feeling can easily go away the more you allow yourself to immerse into a new idiom. Do you still have doubts? Here are some reasons to learn a new language.

1. Connections

One of the most rewarding aspects for humans is our ability to connect with others, which is why having the ability to communicate with someone in her or his language is a gift. The more languages you speak, the more your range of people whom you can communicate with widens. Languages open up your world in a literal and figurative way.

2. It will give your brain a boost

There are multiple studies that demonstrate learning another language has various cognitive benefits including memory improvement, a reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline, longer attention span, problem solving, ability to multitask, among others.

In the same way, people who speak more than one language display signs of greater creativity and flexibility, skills needed in every situation.

3. More career opportunities for you

New languages always open many doors. As a translator, your job revolves around idioms so the more you can master, the more job opportunities you get with language pairs. You have access to a broader list of future clients. In addition, it demonstrates willingness to learn and push yourself in new areas, which certainly attracts employers and clients.

4. You’ll establish deep connections with a new culture and people

Learning another language gives the ability to step inside the context and mind of the other culture. It offers an authentic cultural experience because it represents an opportunity to discover a new culture with other eyes. It’s the perfect way to have a better and deeper understanding of their context and it’s an advantage because intercultural sensitivity is more important than ever given the fact that it helps cooperate negotiate and even compromise with other individuals. You’ll have access to a bigger list of potential clients and projects.

5. You’ll feel accomplished

Learning a new language re-invigorates your brain and creates new cerebral challenges that aren’t usually seen in a routine.  Being able to understand and speak a new language will help you feel accomplished and push yourself even more.