And while I'm thinking about language, did you know that speaking more than one language can make you smarter and more creative? I wish I'd known that back in high school. I probably would have learned more than a smattering of words in different languages.
Here's a link to a study that shows that mastering a second language makes your brain processes information in both languages. Oh and the study also shows that you are more flexible and adaptive in your thinking process.
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/media/releases/2009/vanassche.cfm
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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This explains why I chose to marry a polyglot.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how many Tea Party people speak a second language?