Why you should be learning languages, not Maths

JohnBhoy94

If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.
‒Nelson Mandela



Why you should be learning languages, not Maths.




One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
‒Frank Smith



Why you should be learning languages, not Maths




These are 2 perfect examples as to why you should be learning languages rather than Maths. (Yes, Maths - I'm British, give me a break).


I, for one, speak 5 different languages. English (native), French (fluently), Spanish (fluently), Italian (can hold conversation) and Portuguese (learning).


As the Frank Smith quote indicates, you open a hell lot more doors learning 2 or more languages than you do by taking a Maths degree, or a Law degree, or a Geography degree. If I wanted to get a job as a waiter/chef/barman in Spain, I could; if I wanted to get a job as a teacher/academic/lecturer in France, I could; if I wanted to become a tourist guide in Italy, I could. These are obviously quite basic jobs I'm listing, but you should get the point.


Also, for me at least, learning languages is enjoyable. I remember sitting in my A Level Maths class wondering 'When is this shit going to be over', because I just couldn't/wouldn't understand it. It was a mess to me, it went in one ear and straight out the other.


However when I was in my Spanish class, I was participating to my fullest extent ... I was enjoying the lessons, I wanted to stay and learn more, I wanted to interact with people in the street, etc ...


As a matter of fact, only last week I was walking towards Victoria Station in London, and this nice chap asked me for directions. I heard his thick Spanish accent and gave it all in Spanish. I walked off chuffed (really happy) as he said "I never thought a Brit would speak Spanish so well".



See guys! I hope you enjoyed this take ... I hope it makes you think about learning languages! GO LEARN AS MANY AS YOU CAN!


--- JohnBhoy


Why you should be learning languages, not Maths

Why you should be learning languages, not Maths
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