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Speaking multiplelanguagesis like having a secret superpower.
A perfectly timed response made sure she knew otherwise.
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When it happened, I was just surprised and taken off guard, like Did this really just happen?
because it felt like something out of a sitcom, she toldBored Panda.
OP has a habit of finding humor when it comes to language mishaps.
It was actually German, but I muddled through with Google Translate, she admitted.
They were, as she recalls, such sweet people, and she had the best time with them.
OP has found plenty of ways to make the most of her language skills.
She works in Eastern European language and cultural studies, which comes with all kinds of perks.
The element of surprise.
But the benefits dont stop there.
For one, learning another language makes you a better multitasker.
This is believed to be due to a greater cognitive reserve, making their brains more resilient to damage.
Astudyfrom Italy suggests another reason: bilingual people tend to perform better on memory and thinking tests.
As if that werent enough, speaking multiple languages alsoboosts creativity.
Its a skill that naturally strengthens their ability to think outside the box.
So if you speak more than one language, congrats on having a brain thats basically a superhero.
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