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Mandarin is an incredible language to learn that will open the door to 5,000 years of Chinese culture and history.
Today, over 1 billion people speak mandarin! It’s the official language of Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore among other places.
Here are some reasons why learning Mandarin today will enrich your life:
"Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things"
- Flora Lewis
REASON #1
Cultural Immersion
When you learn Mandarin, you are immersing yourself in a 5,000-year-old civilisation.
As you learn Mandarin, you’ll unpack layer upon layer of cultural significance and meaning behind each word and character. Mandarin never gets boring!
When you travel to China, you’ll be able to appreciate and better experience traditions, festivals, customs, and ancient stories.
You’ll also build better relationships with native speakers and gain deep insights into Chinese values and social norms.
REASON #2
Cognitive Benefits
Learning a second language is good for your brain.
Learning Mandarin builds superior memory. University of London research reveals grey matter in brain regions for visual processing increases when you learn a second language.
In other words… You’re growing new brain cells that help you see and remember things better.
University of York also found that Mandarin-English bilinguals excel in:
Task flexibility
Problem-solving
Creative thinking
Believe it or not, being bilingual can also help you fight off aging…
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University found bilingual speakers show a remarkable 4-5.5 year delay in dementia onset compared to monolinguals
Research from Alzheimer’s & Dementia® also found cognitive performance benefits, including:
Better cognitive function in healthy aging bilinguals
Superior performance in executive control tasks
Improved brain plasticity
Learning languages acts as a natural intervention against cognitive decline and can improve overall cognitive health as you age.
REASON #3
Did you know that China is Australia’s largest trading partner and export for tourism? Business today is global and companies need more Mandarin speakers.
Whether you own a business or work for one, learning Mandarin will open up more global opportunities in your career journey.
In some government roles, you can also earn more money with a second language in your skillset.
Career & Business Advantage
"Learning a new language helps you understand a new culture and way of thinking"
- Mark Zuckerber