In an increasingly globalized, interconnected and interdependent world, mastering other languages ??is an essential skill . The advantages of learning languages are innumerable: you will be able to interact with people from other cultures in a more meaningful way, understand other points of view and ways of doing things, develop a greater open-mindedness and, of course, expand your professional opportunities.

Why is it important to study languages?

Improve your competitiveness in the labor market

Language skills can be a significant competitive advantage that sets you apart from your monolingual peers . In fact, virtually every industry today requires proficiency in a second language, a demand that is increasing exponentially as more and more employers seek professionals who are able to communicate with clients in foreign markets or interact with foreign clients in Spain.

Gives you access to higher salaries

The labor market is changing by leaps and bounds. The establishment of teleworking will lead to greater internationalization in which mastery of English and other languages ??will be key to accessing new job opportunities and internal promotions . In many cases, knowing another language also leads to hiring bonuses and higher salaries. In fact, professionals with a high level of English earn almost twice as much as those with a low level of English, according to data from the World Bank.

Develop your communication skills

Communication skills are one of the most important soft skills to be successful in the world of work . Not only are they decisive at the time of the interview to access employment, but they are also vital to move up within the organization and occupy leadership positions. One of the benefits of learning a second language is that you will communicate better in your mother tongue. The better you understand the constructions of other languages, the more likely you are to notice the subtle differences and similarities between them. As a result, you will be able to become a better communicator, whether it is when preparing a report, presenting a project or negotiating a sale.

Optimize your decision-making process

Another advantage of learning languages ??is that it can improve your decision-making process. A study conducted at the University of Chicago found that when we think in a foreign language we are less likely to fall into cognitive biases and behave more rationally . Therefore, knowing another language will help you get rid of the prejudices, distortions, stereotypes and emotions that hinder your thinking so that you can make decisions based on facts that allow you to continue advancing in your personal and professional life.

Boost your cognitive skills

Every foreign language contains an extensive vocabulary and a complex system of grammatical rules and structures. That means your brain has to absorb this new information and make sense of it. Therefore, learning a new language involves training your cognitive skills. It will not only improve your attention and memory, but also your critical thinking and creativity. Mashhad University researchers found that learning English as a foreign language at an advanced level significantly improves creativity, mental agility, originality, and mental flexibility. Therefore, it is likely that it will also improve your performance at a professional level.

How can the European University help you?

If you want to learn languages, at Universidad Europea we make it easy for you with our online language courses in which you can progress at your own pace:

  • English course A1
  • English course A2
  • English course B1
  • English course B2

And if you want to go a step further, you can take our Master’s Degree in Bilingual Education so that you can teach in bilingual educational centers.