To learn a foreign language is a great challenge for sure.
Sometimes you might feel under pressure because your company is expecting that you learn a language very fast to do business with your global partners. But at the end, why would you learn?
Why learn a language?
Travel
Even a little knowledge of the language can make a difference in attitude when you meet people from other countries. Speaking another language helps to break down barriers.
Work and business
It can help you give an added advantage in your career if you work for an international firm or a company with international customers or contacts.
Music, film, arts and culture
If you like literature, fims or music from other countries, learning the language will help your appreciation and understanding.
For a challenge
You can learn a language in short, bite-sized sessions and you'll enjoy a sense of satisfaction from achieving short-term goals, such as learning how to say hello, introducing yourself
That's why we work differently with Portuguese for Foreigners, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch. We understand that the student needs the right motivation to reach the goals. It's much more than just going to the course and following the book. It's being challenged by the teacher, understanding the real need and the real pleasure in dealing with a new culture.
And if you are still not convinced, cientists mention that you become smarter learning a language. Check out this article The Telegraph.
Fonte: Linkedin
