Zenspiration Magazine January Issue | Page 59

Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language WRITTEN BY CLAIRE CHARTERS Famously quoted by Frank Smith “One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way”. Through the advancement of technology, it is easier than ever for countries and cultures from the opposite side of the globe to connect with each other. Cheap airfares are making international travel more accessible, high speed internet is enabling us to shop globally and Skype is enabling us to conduct business internationally. With technology on the rise and more and more opportunities opening up to us, it would be wise and beneficial for everyone to learn another language. If the thought has entered your mind then here are four reasons why you should go ahead and take that local French course. ZENSPIRATION.ORG 59