French Vs Spanish: Which one to learn?

Men needs language to communicate. Whether it is sign language, verbal language or whatever the language may be. So, what is language? Language is a tool for communication. A tool that aids in the expression, articulation and conveyance of information, ideas and emotions through signs, words of an individual to give them an order, a meaning by logical and consistent explanation to nullify any abstract or complex thought. This is why different people living in different communities, localities and societies use language to communicate. Whereas, communication is the process of exchanging and passing the information, ideas, messages from one individual to another (the receiver) through language (being a tool) between the two parties. Why am I saying all this? Well, if you have a love for languages like I do then you could relate to my journey through language learning. We have learnt language(s) since our childhood once we could speak even while being a toddler. In school, I learnt French and continued learning it in college and also, took up Spanish. Therefore, in this article I will talk about my experience, observations and opinion about the two languages and why I preferred learning French than Spanish.

Note: everything I mention is mostly based by my experiences, observations, personal taste, opinion and research.

Here are some reasons why I preferred and enjoying learning French than Spanish:-

1. The grammar– I find the French grammar pretty intricate, yet that is what fascinates me too. Yes, it fascinates me because of the precision the language gets in a result of the numerous grammatical rules. In fact, I can say that it has made an impact in my life by making me a meticulous person. I enjoy paying close attention to details. Whereas, the Spanish grammar has fewer rules in comparison to the French. Somehow, I still find it hard to learn/memorize the tenses in Spanish. I observed this about my classmate too, struggling with learning the tenses. I think the French grammar is slightly easier than Spanish grammar because of these two reasons/concepts:

  • In French, the past tense (el pretérito indefinido de indicative- Spanish) French uses the present perfect tense (passé composé – French), the past subjunctive (subjonctif– French), and French usually uses the imperfect past tense or imperfect tense (imparfait– French).
  • I made an observation while comparing the two grammars, in French, passé composé (equivalent to pretérito perfecto compuesto in Spanish) used to express the past tense since passé simple has fallen out of use in the spoken language. Whereas, in Spanish, el pretérito (which is equivalent to passé simple in French) is still widely used in the spoken language. For example:

Il  a bu une bouteille de vin. –French                             (Él) Bebió una botella de vino.  –Spanish

He drank a bottle of wine.                                              (He) drank a bottle of wine.      –English

In terms of form, the Spanish equivalent of the French sentence would be:  (Él) ha bebido una botella de vino. = He has drunk a bottle of wine (rather than he drank).

Also, in Spanish, the personal pronoun (‘He/ Él’ in this case) is not mentioned while speaking because the gender will be changed according to the personal pronoun while conjugating it as (Ella) bebía una botella de vino. Another issue which made it tougher for me to learn the tenses in Spanish is there are the two auxiliary verbs “ser” and “estar” which means “to be”. Whereas, in French it’s only one “être” so, there was no confusion learning it. If you are someone who likes grammar and interested in Spanish or French, you can check this website to learn any, www.languagemingle.com.  Also, if you want to have a free trial lesson, you can choose any language you are interested in learning.  Additionally, it’s always safer to take free trial sessions before subscribing to language learning companies as you might not like it later and might end up regretting paying the amount already before not experiencing at least one session. So, you can get free lesson to learn Spanish or French (or any other language you prefer) on Language Mingle since they allow you to have free sessions to try out their program at zero money upfront. For more information, please visit: www.languagemingle.com.

2. Vocabulary– Now, I suppose, you have had enough of the grammar part. Let’s look at some interesting things about the vocabulary of both the languages. When I first started learning Spanish, I had noticed this about the vocabulary being so similar to the French. There were many words which can be found in the French vocabulary such as French (Spanish) English examples order: si (si) if, livre (libro), education (educación) education, attention (atención) attention, bien (bien), good/fine, délicieux (delicioso) delicious, tard (tarde) late, minute (minuto) minute, lent (lento) slow, lune (luna) moon, vin (vino) wine, triste (triste) sad, situation (situación) situation, content (content) content/happy, etc (etc) etc. so, I looked up the lexical similarity between Spanish and French and it is 75% which means that 75% of the words in either language have cognates (equivalent/similar words of the same etymological origin) in the other language. I found it interesting because some of the words, as you can see, are similar to English too. The journey of each word shifting from one language to another and taking a new form fascinates me quite a bit.

3. Pronunciation and the music of the languages– French pronunciation can be quite irregular and difficult for many, especially if you are an English speaking native whether from the US or UK doesn’t make a big difference. However, since I learnt especially speaking French since kindergarten, it was easy for me to converse (having a particular accent can have several factors and reasons such as country, how much you hear the language you are learning, etc. that is why it is a very personal). Some native French people have different accents due to the different regions they come from. Also, if you would like to learn French to speak French just like a native, you can learn it from Language Mingle. They have one to one French online learning classes at affordable prices. Moreover, learning from a professional native speaking tutor is the best way to learn any language. If interested, please visit languagemingle.com 
Since, I mentioned “music of the languages” I will talk about it more in details. What I mean by it is, when I listen to French poetry, music, literature (prose and ballads) I feel the music the words create are very balanced, mellow and yet very precise. That means it sounds magical but not meaningless. These are must read poets, playwrights, novelists and authors, such as Molière, Camus, Rousseau, Hugo, Musset, Vigny, Lamartine, Flaubert, Rimbaud. Back in those days women used pseudonyms/pen names such as George Sand (Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin) and other French female figures I admire such as Colette, Simone de Beauvoir. The imageries they all created would make you feel as if you are watching it all happen instead of actually just reading it. So, it’s worth a read! 😉 
In contrary, Spanish is a very different one. It is much less mellow, very dynamic, and exuberant especially in the poetry. I remember learning a poem about a donkey which I found to be really cute (even though it was of elementary level). I haven’t read much of Spanish literature otherwise as my level was only elementary but I could distinguish the difference between the energies of both the languages. However, I felt that the language was a bit hard on the ears in comparison to the flow and melody of French rhythm.
4. Culture– The Spanish culture is much more vibrant, dynamic and jolly than the French culture. Especially, the Spanish music, dance, and cuisine mainly now has spread worldwide. However, French culture brings you closer to sports, arts, French style and literature (I mentioned above already), cuisine, etc. Also, the equipment used in various sports is used worldwide which evidently provides more jobs, and it’s also the official language of the Olympics.
5. Difficulty level– The difficulty level of French is probably quite high mostly because of its grammar. However, it was pretty interesting, could say even easy to an extent, and I truly enjoyed learning the tenses. In fact, I still do! May be it was because of the technique of memorizing and then writing it down as a small weekly test was amusing for me and another classmate of mine as well! He admitted to have enjoyed every step of learning the tenses. Perhaps, it is the way it is because of learning in when we were much younger. I’m saying, we were much less stressed out, carefree about the results back then than now and more optimistic.
Now, the Spanish tenses were much hard for me to learn and somehow, I didn’t enjoy it either. It was pretty confusing for me and others too. However, the method of teaching was different and fun as well. I face difficulties when I tried to express myself in Spanish due to the lack of speaking and the grammatical mistakes made me feel even more insecure. So, these factors made me speak little. If you want to learn Spanish or French lessons, please visit: www.languagemingle.com
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6. Global influence in global market and the demand– If you can speak Spanish you have a high chance of getting better jobs and a higher pay especially in Latin American countries. However, if you know French the chances get higher because French colonization has spread across the globe far more than Spanish has. Countries in Africa speak French, even in the UN French is widely spoken, and also other European countries like Switzerland. French has a lot of demand because of the competition, competition as many are fluent at it and so, the increase of demand than Spanish. And if someone is a global market player, he would know that French has companies outside France and mainly worldwide as well. So, planning to get some French lessons yet? Join Language Mingle for free trials at languagemingle.com with a native speaking tutor!
7. World Traveller– French is the only language alongside of English, widespread around the world (autour du monde) that is taught in every country. With such a worldly network “Alliance françaises” (French alliance chapters), “France operates the world’s biggest international network of cultural institutes which run French language courses up to one million learners.” In European and other countries such as Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Germany, and Japan, China and Mexico (Quebec) many schools teach French as a first or second language due to the versatile spread of the language. These are reasons which prove that Spanish is just a child in this game but it has future. Finally, it is all up to you and your interest to learn French or Spanish. However, you can choose the best platform for you which I have provided in the next point.
Bonus: You can take up affordable online classes on Language Mingle, for more info: www.languagemingle.com
8. Language Mingle or Rosetta Stone– There are many language learning apps, platforms and software in the market but which is best for you? Well, so let’s look at one of the best platforms recommended by many language learners called Rosetta Stone. It has free trials too. However, according to TechCrunch, there are five-three levels depending on the language, so, for a single level, the software costs up to $179 and the rate increases as the level clears up. So, you see, $179 is out of the budget and impractical if you are a student trying to be independent. Whereas, in comparison to Language Mingle, Rosetta Stone is almost unreasonably expensive as you will need to pay only for every session you choose to learn the language. It’s highly practical and useful for casual language learners, undergrad, graduate students and also jobseekers. For, learning a language could boost up your skill set and you would have an upgraded resume and a new language to add on it, altogether! If interested, you can read an article I have written about how to advance your career by learning a language, you may read it here:
https://www.languagemingle.com/advance-your-career-by-learning-a-language/
Continuing the comparison of Rosetta Stone and Language Mingle, according to online reviews, Rosetta Stone lacks the cultural information and translations which makes it quite dull and very hard for foreign learners. However, Language Mingle is better because the native speaking tutor would also give you cultural information if you want, and also provide you translations while communicating when required. Moreover, according to linguistic experts, the best way to learn a language is to learn from a human being, not a software or application. There are many other benefits of joining Language Mingle such as getting free lessons, focused only on your goal and growth, one-on-one learning, as so much more! These are some reasons why Language Mingle is the best of all. Excited to join our journey? Sign up at www.languagemingle.com  good luck!

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The Reasons Travelling Makes Us Happy

December 24, 2022 No Comments

Everyone wants to be happy; so, why is it so difficult to find happiness? Happiness is not a possession or commodity but an emotion which cannot be purchased. However, some believe that purchasing products gives them happiness; others find happiness in food, sleep, and work/study and work out. So, what have these got to do with travelling? Well, travelling gives you unending happiness and boosts your spirit too. However, travelling gives us a higher sense of happiness which lasts for a much longer time than you buying any product would ever give you. Travelling helps us to be truly happy. So, that makes travelling so meaningful and what are the reasons behind travelling making us happy? Here are some reasons why we travel and how travelling makes us happy:- 1- Helps improve mental health– Sometimes working under pressure can get very strenuous as you might get depressed, frustrated and fed up with the job. How about taking a break by travelling? It would work as a stress buster! For, sometimes, we just want to break free from the work and stress, so travelling is not only about seeing new places. Rather it becomes necessary to take a break from a busy schedule of working life to a more relaxed one from time to time. According to a study in 2013, called the Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association, concluded that going on vacations can actually reduce stress and the participants did not only feel better but could also handle stress better once they returned from the vacation. For, they had a break from the sources of stress, which is work. Additionally, travelling makes you healthier mentally as productivity and creativity improve, people get better sleep. 2- Peace-Many find peace in travelling because they feel it as a detoxification. Coming away from the monotonous life most of us have today, it helps some keep their sanity check by disconnecting from the rest of the world. The luxury of not having to rush, this allows the peace to be there in the first place. It feels like there’s no negativity in the world for that moment and by this one can live in the moment then. For example, sitting by a lake that can also give a person a sense of quietude. Now, imagine yourself sitting in front of this lake witnessing this marvelous sunset. 3- Architecture– How many of the Seven Wonders of the World have you seen yet? Many people travel to admire the beautiful architectural sights and to learn history. Travelling is a great way to learn history by looking at live examples of great emperors and kings, architects of ancient time who built outstanding monuments which many possibly can’t be rebuilt in spite of having the current technology. Some great ingenious structures/monuments of the world: the centuries old Ram Setu is the first man-made coral-reef bridge connecting India to Sri Lanka, Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx of Giza in Egypt which has controversies and theories of being built by the help of extraterrestrial life, the Iron pillar of Delhi which is never rusts is in Delhi, India, Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, India which has 56 musical pillars which produce musical tones when struck with a thumb, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Mesopotamia (Modern Iraq), and great statues such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan (standing Buddhas) carved from a mountain, Gommateshawara Bahubali monolithic 57 feet (17 metres) high located in Karnataka, India, and the Moray (Inca ruins) consisting several terraced circular depressions is still an ancient engineering mystery in Peru, South America. These tourism sights have their own mysteries hidden till now. This fascinates archaeologists and people interested in artwork research and others generally interested in the diversity of architectural beauty. 4- Travelling and education– Man has legs so that he can displace himself from one place to another either for food, shelter against the elements or for self-protection against hostile animals/predators for survival. However, his brain has another aspect that is curiosity to know the cause of daily things he sees. So, this has automatically developed in him a sense of exploration, expansion, to seek more than his familiar comfort zone/surroundings. Now, for the sake of expanding his knowledge, the sense of adaptability has quickly developed in his rapidly growing faculties. He experiences a joy of learning new skills through new activities. That is why travelling became another medium to see and learn other aspects of life which at every subsequent phase which in turn became a treasure house of his mental abilities. Additionally, it is said “Travelling is a part of education”. For, schooling is not the only education. So, travelling is a great way of learning about life. Many ancient scholars such Hiuen Tsang/Xuanzang and Fa Hien/Faxien was a Chinese Buddhist monks who travelled from China to India to learn about Buddhist scriptures, Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Route, Rahul Sankrityayan is called the Father of Indian Travelogue, Travel literature, spent forty-five years of his life on travels away from his home. Travelling also teaches us to be independent, adventurous, wander, to take risks because every locale, situation, site has different scenarios and outcomes turn out to be different almost for each person, even if they encounter the same occurrence. For instance, a group of four college students go hiking in the mountains and they encounter a wild bear. One of them might know to confront the situation. However, the others would most probably panic naturally because they are frightened and don’t have any idea how to deal with the wild bear. So, the one who knows can advise the others to follow his instructions to survive. That way the next time they would make prior preparations for a hike in the mountains. Moreover, travelling teaches us culture, religion, customs, languages, and way of lives of different human races we come across and respect them wholeheartedly. Therefore,

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Advance Your Career by Learning a Language

December 24, 2022 No Comments

Languages are diverse and I love diversity. What about you? Languages are diverse because of their relation to diverse cultures; those cultures come from the historical and geographical background of each country. Languages are not only a medium of speaking to each culture but also, add a deeper meaning to them. Therefore, learning a new language is no lesser than learning an absolute new culture for some. This gives their personality diversity like none other. So, learning a new/second second language has an ample of benefits. Anyhow, as, “Nunca es tarde para aprender” (It is never late to learn). However, did you ever know, being a bilingual or learning a new language such as Spanish could help advance your career? So, let’s find out a few more of the advantages of learning a new language and being a bilingual/multilingual:- 1. Personality- As I mentioned in the introduction that learning new languages contributes to our personality (such as diversity) which not everyone has, so that way it adds up as a uniqueness and refinement. This is what would make you more attractive as a candidate. Cultural intelligence- Multilingualism and bilingualism help build confidence and a stronger self-esteem while also developing sensitivity and compassion towards others across the globe as they have the sense of diversity and cultural differences and respect it. They encourage seeing the world through the cultural lenses. That develops cultural intelligence which allows them to grow through working globally by understanding that cultural diversity is essential. Therefore, the multilingual and bilingual professionals with strong intercultural capacity have an astonishingly great advantage. 3. Travel- Want to go for a vacation to Spain? Then why not learn some basic Spanish to have an easier interaction while travelling there? Yes, knowing an extra language just to travel is sometimes sensible because not everywhere English is spoken as the first language. Thereby, it would help you communicate and follow signs written in Spanish (in this case). Another scenario would be, if you know Mandarin (Chinese) your company would appoint you to travel to China for work as you would be the best candidate for them. If you want to be that candidate, then try out Language Mingle where you can learn your desired language from native speaking tutors. 4. Job opportunities- How to advance your career by learning a new language? Being a bilingual often has benefits such as having better scope for employment. A bilingual person might get a job as a translator or interpreter if they have a great proficiency (speak, understand, read and write) in the languages they know. Other job positions might as well be there in multinational companies for bilinguals who are less proficient (can only speak and understand) such as BPOs, call centres’ customer service agents, client service specialists and passport clerks among a few other positions. In this manner, millions of people would get employment globally. 5. Enhanced/extra benefits to your resume- Ever felt discouraged because of the lack skills while writing your resume? Well, now if you are planning to take up Spanish as it’s the second most spoken language in the United States, or Chinese Mandarin as it’s one of the most demanded languages in today’s world. You can learn them on Language Mingle as well as other languages too. Job categories for bilinguals- The cultural diversity of the world and especially in countries such as the United States, makes it easier for a bilingual to get a job. So, what are the different job titles for a bilingual? Bilingualism can get people into almost any profession that has interaction with people. This is specifically more suitable for the Southern part of America with cosmopolitan populations. Apparently, each job title will depend and vary according to the candidate’s not only bilingual abilities but also relevant skills and qualifications, experience and interest. I hope these help you not only thrive in life but also advance your career rapidly. Here is the list of careers a bilingual/multilingual can opt for: I. Translator/game translator/interpreters- Translators and interpreters are highly in demand as business and trade have always been growing and now, they are not only growing abroad but also, worldwide. II. Flight attendant- I know someone who worked in Lufthansa as a flight attendant and now she teaches German. So, you see being bilingual can even give a position in the airline industry. Moreover, it’s beneficial by increasing safety for passengers to converse, understand and give instructions and service. III. Sales representative and marketing director- Particularly, for people who can speak Spanish, Mandarin and English fluently, these could be great options. IV. Teacher/professor- Teaching a language might not be the simplest job. Although, the pay would be pretty high. V. Community representative- Do you play video games on your phone as a hobby? Then, now you might have an opportunity to work with a gaming company. Gaming companies like Konami require bilingual speakers for game instruction creators, voice actors, and other work for gaming production since they publish their games worldwide. VI. Nurse- Nurses can help patients calm down from stressing over and panicking in the most crucial moments in life. A nurse’s reassurance is very important in such cases. And for that, having a proper conversation and explaining everything, language can play a big role. So, this is why this position is relevant for bilinguals. VII. Customer/emergency service (EMT)- Multilingualism and bilingualism already have a major role in this field as we all know. However, not all customer service jobs are as horrible as you might think. So, why not help companies pay you highly for not one but two or three languages?! Or even better if you could help saving lives by attending calls and conversing fluently with the distressed caller. VIII. Social worker- Working for the betterment of the society and well being of others is one thing even I would like to do. So, travelling abroad and using your bilingual skills for social work; there can’t be a more exciting journey.

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How to prepare for a job interview

December 24, 2022 No Comments

People from all over the world travel and live in other countries and on their own to earn a living for themselves and their family. So, jobs are a very important part of our lives and every company has a system to choose their candidates. So, that system can be called as a job interview. Some interviews have tests of many kinds. You can think of an interview as a type of exam or an audition. Typically, you would need preparations for an audition to show your skills, in this case work ethics too. So, if you have a job interview coming up, these are some practical methods that always come in handy before and after the interview to ensure that you can make the best first impression by using these techniques. Here are some steps to ace the interview: 1. Create a resume– Creating your resume can be a little difficult if you are a fresher but you can always ask someone for help and advice. The resume not only describes you in a professional manner but also, states your abilities and capacities. A resume needs to be updated after every job so that you can add some new set of skills or some new things you have learnt, achieved and experienced in the previous company. Moreover, the resume needs to be edited and prepped according to the type of job you are going to apply for. For example, if you are applying for a physician’s job, then you will have to add about your medical qualifications accordingly. The resume cannot have irrelevant information if it’s not about the profession/job description. Make sure you add your strengths but not weaknesses. Also, make sure not to add false information or exaggerate anything because that might not get you through because the interviewer would clearly catch you lying and that would turn out well. 2. The outfit– The outfit you wear on your interview is very important as it’s a part of creating the first impression. Wearing a casual or party outfit including footwear to the interview might seem as if the interview has little importance in your life and also might wrongly indicate that you are not serious as a candidate. Additionally, make sure you have the outfit and footwear all clean and prepped prior to the day of the interview. It is also important to think about your makeup and accessories when dressing for an interview. 3. The hairstyle– As per psychology, our hairstyle depicts a lot about your personality. This is why choosing a suitable hairstyle which benefits and showcases your personality at its best is necessary when it comes to make the first impression unforgettable. If the interview is an in-person interview, you would be all ready to rock the first impression! 4. Practice the interview– Giving an interview isn’t the easiest of tasks as it is, so practicing the interview and answers plays a major role. One great technique to practice the interview would be to note down some relevant questions the interviewer would ask you, and so write down your answers to them thoughtfully with no rush. Once you have them ready in front of you, stand/sit in front of a mirror in a quiet place, read them aloud to yourself a few times or several times, depending upon how quickly you get accustomed to answering them, and try rehearsing. This would make you less nervous and get you ready for the interview. Another technique can also be tried, if you are comfortable enough, you can ask a friend to interview you with the questions you have noted and you can try answering them once you have practiced enough. This way the repetition doesn’t get monotonous. These methods of preparation would make you knowledgeable about the topic and so, much confident and less anxious. 5. Research– It’s all about research. Researching and learning about the company, the work culture of the company, and the ambiance of the workplace is extremely important for you to grow, make the right choice because it’s not always about money alone. Getting a high pay is great but if the work culture is not up to the point (you try to know about this by talking to some colleagues in that company), and if you don’t have any idea about it, it could lead to a frustratingly bad experience. Therefore, the key here is to do research about the workplace and work culture. Other ways can be, checking the organization or company’s LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. 6. Analyze the job description– While looking for a job, pay great heed to the job description. The goal is to identify between a real job and a fake one. For that, you would need to first check if the job matches what you are looking for. Google to know in detail about the job posting and especially, the company. An easy way to know that is to watch YouTube channels’ personal opinions and suggestions to know whether the jobs sites you are using to look for a job are genuine or frauds. In the job posting/description, check what are the requirements, skills, education, experience and duties of the job (what will the person doing the job will be responsible for) needed for the position. So,to analyze and find out if the job posting is genuine you can analyze by focusing on whether the job description has typos, not well-written/incomplete description, unbelievably high pay and other things which you must be careful about. Also, you would definitely want to know what kind of candidate the company is looking for. Mention Accomplishments by providing examples– Accomplishments, big or small, are still accomplishments. To show an interviewer you are the right person for the job, you should have certain examples of your own accomplishments in line. Some people have trouble thinking about how to put in order; the STAR model would be one of the best methods. S – Situation: The circumstance where a problem

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The Benefits of Learning a Language before Visiting the Country

December 24, 2022 No Comments

Do you love travelling as much as wanderlust and are you one? Then, has it ever happened to you, when you are travelling and you don’t manage reading sign boards, having problem communicating while shopping and misunderstanding what the locals are trying to say? Well, if you are a bilingual or if you know the language the language the locals speak (in a country you would most likely visit or want to visit), you would not face such difficulties.Anyhow, let’s find out some benefits of learning a language before you visit a country. As travelling is expensive and can get very exhausting. Some travel abroad for work related reasons, some go for vacations and spend time with friends and family, some attend events and many go for a new job posting or further studies. So, while being there why not make the best out of it? Now, you must be wondering how to make it more enjoyable and also, beneficial. Well, learning a foreign language can be challenging yet exciting, educational, and has many benefits. Wait a second, but is learning a new language altogether really worth it? Travelling and commuting in the city Imagine how easy it would be to visit any place, restaurant, exhibition hall, checking into a hotel and would make all the experiences so much easier, joyful and less stressful! So, learning the language while travelling would be of great help and the best way to avoid miscommunication. Safety Everyone wants to be safe, so do you. Have you ever taken the wrong bus or missed your train because you misunderstood the announcement of the platform number?It might have not happened to you but what’s the guarantee that it wouldn’t happen? However, it is highly not likely that you would come across such incidents if you knew the language the announcement was made in, right? This is how learning the language would be beneficial. It is definitely scary and problematic when you get robbed and you don’t know the language so you don’t know understand when a bunch of guys on the road discuss to rob you witnessing and assuming that you don’t their language and a tourist. Contrarily, think of the situation differing if you knew and understood their discussion and quickly got yourself ready and prepared for it by going to a restaurant or a safer place. Culture You can build a deeper bond with the culture by learning the language because you get deeper perspective when you mix with the locals and indulge in their activities especially by speaking to them while doing them. Also, they feel more comfortable, friendly and admired, respected when they see a tourist making an effort to learn and speak to them in their language that is why language is the best way to get to know their culture. This teaches you to respect a different culture other than your own.You can also take part in their festival! Also, you will be avoiding cultural faux pas which means (you would know what could be disrespectful to them which a tourist normally wouldn’t know) you would know how to behave in that culture and fitting in among the locals.Plus, they will love and appreciate you for speaking their language. So, if you want to learn to speak or learn a new language you can try learning from Language Mingle as they have free lessons from native speaking tutors that focus mainly on the goals and interests of the learner. Make it memorable and less expensive In many countries, tourists get caught up, especially, in very expensive and fancy restaurants because they barely know the city so they don’t have many options. So, by learning a language and having the advantage to converse with the locals, you can always ask them for cost-efficient and tastier food corners. This goes for hotels too because several hotels are cheaper away from the arrival location such as the railway station or airport. Language Skills A language is best learnt when practiced in the country it belongs to; that’s because language needs amelioration almost constantly to get better at it especially when it comes to speaking and writing. So, if you learn a new language, depending on the country you are visiting, you will have enough practice and that will improve your language skills automatically. Living there or even spending your vacation there would be help you speak like a native speaker because they would all be surrounding you and have the best live example for you. You could try using your language skills while ordering your food and shopping in a market. Socialization Having a close friend in an unknown country is not only cool but also helpful. Learning a language and meeting new people abroad is good to spend time with; you can explore spots which would otherwise remain unknown to tourists and also, this might get you new friends and acquaintance. You could get to meet people who don’t speak English or your native language yet can be amazing people. Who knows, you might even find the love of your life! Art In my opinion, life is boring and almost vain without art in it.Wherever you go, you will see the beauty and elegance of art in different forms or even shapeless; yet so meaningful, just like a language and its art of learning. When you learn a language you not only learn the language and grammar but history, culture and art. You learn about great philosophers, architecture, spirituality and a lot more. Metalinguistic awareness When I first began learning Spanish, I felt confident and my respect for myself increased gradually. This happened even though I made a lot more mistakes than others, I saw myself improving, gaining more interest and became easier for me to learn a third language. And guess what this actually exists as “metalinguistic awareness”. Metalinguistic awareness is the ability to identify the techniques of learning and break down into a series of steps (a process).The

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