The world is there to be explored and so if you want more opportunities to traverse around this fantastic planet of ours then you need to equip yourself to be able to deal with whatever comes your way. One of the major hurdles that travellers experience is the language difference and if you come from the West then it’s likely that you are competent in the English language. Unfortunately, the rest of the world doesn’t feel the urgency to learn the lingua-franca and so it’s up to you to learn their language.
One of the most popular places that people like to travel to is Thailand and while there are some in the capital city who do have a grasp of the English language, for the rest of the country, you really do need to learn the local language. The good news is that you can get a Thai learning visa that will allow you to both, travel around the country and to learn the language as well. This will be a win-win situation for you as you will get to learn more about the culture.
The following are just some of the benefits of learning a foreign language for your working and social life.
- It looks good on the resume – After you have travelled and you decide to finally settle down and to find a suitable job, being able to put on your resume that you have learned a language other than your native tongue will come across very well with potential employers. They are always looking for people who have open minds when it comes to the business community and it may be the case that they want to send you overseas to represent their business interests.
- It’s great for multitasking – When you think of what it takes to learn a new language, it isn’t easy and it’s going to take a lot of work on your part. You’re going to have to think about what you want to say in English and then try to convert that into the Thai language. This is not only great for your memory function but the ability to be able to switch back and forward from one language to the next will make you a much better multi-tasker and this is what employers are looking for as well.
- It’s great for the brain – Our brains are like the muscles in your body and they need to be stretched once in a while. This is why learning a new language is a very good way to improve your memory which will allow you to be more confident in the workplace. There are many different language rules that need to be learned and so learning a new language allows you to become a much better communicator.
It will also help to increase your confidence levels as you explore many new towns and cities to see how everyone else lives. This is time and money very well spent indeed.
