Languages

Vivre Ensemble Winners from our French Classes

Week Seven marks Languages Week at John XXIII College. Over the week we will be celebrating the learning of a second language and the value of so many people with different ethnic backgrounds and languages in our community.

We’d like everyone to: Take the plunge: learn a new language!

There are lifelong advantages to learning another language. Five local speakers recently showed you how having more than one language can provide a better start to life, broaden your career prospects and – yes – even give you a healthier old age.

Cognitive benefits – for a brighter brain, learn another language and give your brain function a physical workout – you’ll boost your ability to focus, learn and problem solve.

Economic benefits – want to add a competitive edge to your career or business? One language is nowhere near enough in today’s global market.

 Social benefits – multilingualism isn’t just valuable for practical reasons like boosting your career options — it’s great for improving your social life too!

Health benefits – stay sharper for longer with another language. Medical studies have shown learning a second language significantly delays the onset of many brain related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and all other forms of dementia.

Here are some videos from The Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (MLTAWA) for more information:

Cognitive benefits of language learning

Adopting the right mindset for language learning

The affective factors of language learning

Language learning for the greater good

Learn a language for your brain's sake

Ms Shane Glass

Head of Learning Area - Langauges