Being an American is boring. In our society, most people dress alike, act alike, and talk alike. Thankfully, throughout the years immigration has increased which has heightened the chances of learning about another culture; and with another culture comes a differing language. Charlemagne once said, “To have a second language is to possess a second soul.” He is indeed correct, becoming fluent in a second language is an excellent way to grow as a person.
Being bilingual boosts brain power. Students with at least four years of foreign language experience scored on average 100 points higher on each section of the SAT compared to students who took a half year or less of a language (howtolearn.com). Students have also stated that being bilingual has increased their mental focus and ability to multitask (unb.ca). The brain benefits aren’t only for young adults, though. The benefits are there for older adults as well; those who knew two or more languages slowed down the effects of cognitive decline from aging (unb.ca). In one study, bilinguals showed symptoms of Alzheimer’s five to six years later than single language speakers. In today’s society it is important to think clearly and correctly,
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Competition for these jobs is also getting tougher; millennials must be able to give themselves an edge throughout the job application process. Being bilingual could be the trait to make an applicant stand out. According to careerwise.com, 66% of North American job recruiters agreed that being bilingual will become increasingly important within the next ten years. Some fast growing fields for bilingualism are tourism, health care, national security, and education. Additionally, money is also a motivator; studies in the US have shown that speaking a foreign language can increase salary by 1.5% to 3.8% (careerwise.com). This may seem like a small amount, but it will accumulate and make a