{"id":3703,"date":"2021-03-16T12:19:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T12:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/surprising-benefits-of-learning-a-second-language\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:03:33","slug":"surprising-learning-a-second-language-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/surprising-learning-a-second-language-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Benefits of Learning a Second Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Besides speaking a different language, are there benefits of learning a second language?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, all English language public school students take French as a Second Language. As one of two official languages in Canada, having French language skills can help students secure future employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are many more benefits to learning a second language! Other second language benefits include improved problem-solving, reasoning, and creative thinking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-language-bonus\">First Language Bonus!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanish, English, French, German\u2014or any other second language\u2014as students learn a second language, they also improve their first-language skills and overall literacy skills! While students learn their native language intuitively,<a href=\"https:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/?id=ED196312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> learning a second language improves their understanding <\/a>of grammar, syntax and other language structures of their first language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-surprising-benefits-of-learning-a-second-language\">3 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Second Language:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"better-test-scores\">Better Test Scores<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that students who learn a second language perform better on tests than their monolingual peers. In the US, students who learn a second language got better test scores on the ACT in English and math and better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pandatree.com\/reason_foreign_language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verbal scores on the SAT.<\/a> In Canada, French immersion students outperform non-immersion students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/en\/pub\/11-008-x\/2004002\/article\/7003-eng.pdf?st=9LoN_euX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PISA reading assessment.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"boosted-multitasking-skills\">Boosted Multitasking Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that students who learn a second language have better functioning in the executive function part of the brain. This is the part of the brain that can ignore distractions to stay focused on one thing while ignoring another. It also allows us to switch between tasks. Because bilingual students mentally switch between languages, the brain becomes adept at <a href=\"https:\/\/news.psu.edu\/story\/160653\/2011\/02\/18\/research\/juggling-languages-can-build-better-brains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">switching between tasks and filtering out information<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"improved-brain-power\">Improved Brain Power<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning a new language is a complex task, no matter what age the student is. Second language acquisition involves an intricate system that requires plenty of practice. As students&#8217; brains work on figuring out the rules, the brain develops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actfl.org\/center-assessment-research-and-development\/what-the-research-shows\/cognitive-benefits-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stronger problem-solving and recall skills, among others<\/a>. The brainpower boost can have positive effects for years and is especially helpful for seniors. Therefore, taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npti.edu\/\">clases de ingl\u00e9s<\/a> will be helpful in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-second-language-skills-with-oxford-learning\">Build Second Language Skills With Oxford Learning!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"french-language-programs\">French Language Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> In Canada, French is the second language most students learn. Broaden opportunities for your child\/children with our Destination Fran\u00e7ais French program. Oxford Learning\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/subject\/french-tutoring\/\">French tutoring program<\/a>&nbsp;ranges from grades 1 to 12 and is customized to focus on French grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary to help students achieve higher grades.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/locations\/\">Get started by finding an Oxford Learning location near you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"english-as-a-second-language\">English as a Second Language<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen English Language skills with Oxford Learning. Developed to help students of all ages become proficient in the English Language. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/subject\/esl-tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESL program<\/a> uses the phonetic method to teach English to individuals of all ages and fluency. 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