Being multilingual improves creativity

Learning a second language introduces you to a wealth of new vocabulary and pushes you to try out new ways of thinking. Therefore, it is not surprising that multilingual people also have greater levels of creativity.

It makes sense because learning and using a language other than your mother tongue allows you to access parts of the brain that aren't used when you speak only your native tongue. In fact, according to a study published in the National Academies of Sciences, this phenomenon is likely to be more pronounced in children who learn a new language from a young age. Their language training will better equip them to understand and navigate new ideas and concepts.