It’s easier to learn a third language

Learning a new language is difficult unless you are a true prodigy. But there is good news as research from the University of Haifa discovered that those who are already bilingual have the ability to learn a new language.

Gaining a better aptitude for language learning is a skill developed when bilinguals learned how to speak a second language. Just as riding a bike for the very first time was extremely difficult for us, the next attempt was a lot easier. Many languages reinforce one another, which can serve as a basis for future learning. One researcher 2011 looked into the potential advantages of bilingualism for those learning a third language. They discovered that students who are competent in two languages had an easier time mastering a third language than those who are just proficient in one.