Keep Your Brain Healthy! How? and Can We Really Improve the Health of Our Brain?

Learning a second language is beneficial at any stage of life. In a recent study in Edinburgh, UK, participants were tested at age 11 and then again while in their 70s. Those who spoke at least one language in addition to English had above average scores in cognitive function and intelligence–regardless of what age they were when the language was learned or what language it was. Researchers determined that the improvements in attention, focus and fluency could not be explained by original intelligence. The findings indicate that learning a second language helps with general intelligence and cognitive brain functions. Being bilingual today seems is a great way to keep your brain healthy for tomorrow!

Check out this very interesting article; neuroscience is making some very interesting discoveries.

What Our Students Are Saying

“Travelling with the Language Learning Institute is a wonderful experience! The groups are small, there is a lot of variety, and the trips are flexible enough that you can break away and do your own thing for a while if you want. I have never really wanted to do that, though, because the planned activities are so interesting. I have been on two trips on which I learned a lot about the different regions of France and even Belgium. The trip cost includes five or so sessions before the trip in which we learn about what we are going to experience and in which we learn a little of the language so that we can at least order in French. There is also a wine and cheese party in which we sample the products of the regions we are going to visit and in which we get to know our trip mates better. I would recommend the Learn French and Travel trips to anyone, but particularly for those who want to visit a country in a way that combines the security of a group with the flexibility to do your own thing!”

— Karen Watkins (Schenectady, NY)

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