SKIP AHEAD TO WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU :

• Who does learning a new Language help?
• Why’s Learning a new Language important?
• How to learn a new Language.
• Common Languages

Learning a New Language can be difficult, I know. But this is a Guide in which we will show you different ways that it can be much easier for you to do this very thing! Have you ever thought about learning Italian because your cousins just immigrated from Italy? Maybe learning a little French for your next trip for France so you don’t feel out of place and safe? What about learning Spanish for your elderly neighbor who can hardly speak English and needs your assistance often?

There are so many different reasons as to why you may want to learn a new language. When you take away the sole fact of attractiveness and look at the bigger picture, you will see many more reasons as to why it is so beneficial and who it is benefiting. Below were going to talk about The WHO, WHY’s and HOW’s. But let’s start with WHO it benefits.

WHO : Who does Learning a New Language help?

• Yourself
• Neighbor’s
• Family
• Friends
• The Community
• A Stranger
• School Systems
• The Business World
• Many other Professional Industries
• And More

WHY’S : Why’s Learning a New Language important?

Many people don’t realize the benefits to learning a new language and how it has a mass relation to those around them, including the positive long-term impact it can have. Here are some examples to start your learning experience of how learning a new language can impact…

• Beneficial academic progress in other subjects
• narrows achievement gaps
• builds basic skills development
• promotes cultural awareness and competency
• improves chances of college acceptance, achievements, and attainment
• allows others to cross language barriers
• increases brain power
• Increase appreciation and beauty in cultural differences within the Art, Music, Dance, and Entertainment Industries
• become a better global citizen
• connect with your native roots, get closer to your ancestors and relatives
• eliminate distrust and fear within the communities

With many studies that go beyond these articles, you can further your findings where they touch base on these informational points in which a second language has on a person and the world we live in.

HOW : How to Learn a New Language.

You can learn a new language by many different resources whether it be online, in person, or through another friend or family. You just might need a little push into the right dirrection and this is what we are here to do for you! Below are some ways on how you can learn a new language.

• Duolingo – Game-like approach, offers apps for your phone, has begginer courses all the way to advanced. This is a free service that will keep you on track, on your own terms, at your own pace!
• Open Culture – This offer has 48 language options listed which is a free dowload where you can listen to it now, later, or whenever you feel like it!
• Livemocha – This option has free access to 35 languages which also gives you access to a vibrant community of native language speakers from 190 countries in whcih you can connect with real life people and actually practice the language of your choice!
• Learn a Language – Here is a simple experience to learning a new language, created by the U.S Insitite of Languages. It was specifically to help peple bridge communication gaps from the language differences. This is taught and used as a Visual Link teaching methodology.
• Spotify/iTunes – There are many different Podcasts in which you can use to create a schedule to your learning experience for a new language. Not all are free, but some are.
• YouTube – There are free series of video lessons that some creators provide, or they provide a free trial of a few videos to see if you are interested before you buy their classes. Many can be professors, teachers from other school levels, or just normal citizens with many bilingual backrounds.
• Tutors – This normally comes with a cost, but it can be really rewarding as you are working one on one with someone and creating a more intamate and personal connection so you can learn the language a little bit better!
• School – Language courses are alwauys available, remember in Highschool and middle school they prepare you for these moments…But college is a bit more broad for you to explore other options.
• Friend/Family/Neighbor/Co-Worker– Find a friend, family memebr, neighbor, or co-worker that is bilingual or just really good at speaking another language. This could be a good way for someone who isnt comfortable with other options listed above.

COMMON LANGUAGES IN THE U. S. A. :

Statistically below are the languges that are spoken the most in each state excluding English and Spanish: