Learning Foreign Languages During the Pandemic, Filling Free Time and Gaining Knowledge

Kapanlagi.com - Throughout 2020, we were forced to stay at home. All outdoor activities were moved indoors. From teaching and learning, working, to vacationing, we had to do everything at home. Slowly, many new trends emerged to entertain ourselves while staying at home.

One of them is the trend of learning foreign languages. This trend is loved by many people thanks to the existing technological advancements. For those of us who couldn't travel abroad, learning foreign languages became a way to enjoy other countries. Here are the reasons why learning foreign languages during the pandemic is so popular:

1. Filling Spare Time

Being at home gives us a lot of free time.Normal activities that are now done online allow us to do other activities.Learning a foreign language is one of them.

Instead of lying down and playing with gadgets, the trend of learning a foreign language invites us to keep sharpening our brains so that they can be used to the fullest.By learning a foreign language, our brain's abilities are sharpened again and the free time we have is not wasted.

2.Exercising the Brain

It is undeniable that being at home during a pandemic makes us bored and lazy.However, with the development of technology, everything can now be done even when being lazy.Especially with the help of smartphones, now we can easily learn a foreign language.

By learning a foreign language, we can train our ability to remember and memorize the brain. This keeps us away from Alzheimer's and Dementia.Because our brain is always working, and with the help of healthy food, learning a foreign language can slow down brain cell degeneration.

3.Investment for the Future

Learning a foreign language can be our investment for the future.While others waste time, those of us who learn a foreign language during a pandemic gain new knowledge that was previously difficult to obtain in normal circumstances.

Becoming bilingual or proficient in 2 languages is a blessing.In addition to gaining knowledge, being bilingual also increases our chances of getting our dream job.

4.Expanding Horizons

The trend of learning a foreign language makes us productive during a pandemic.By learning a foreign language, we become open to other cultures. That makes us able to understand different perspectives in life.

5. Can be Done Alone

The reason why this trend is so popular is because of its many benefits, but the way to get it is very easy.Technological sophistication allows us to access a lot of knowledge that we previously did not know.

Thousands of foreign language learning-based applications are scattered throughout the internet, making us have no reason not to learn.Especially the easy way to sharpen it, such as watching foreign films without subtitles or talking to foreigners through online telephone applications with foreigners, making this trend popular.

KLovers, while continuing to sharpen our knowledge, it needs to be realized that our struggle to avoid the corona virus is not over yet.Always make sure to discipline yourself in implementing health protocols.Regularly wash your hands, keep your distance, and wear a mask. #RememberMother'sMessage, stay safe!

(kpl/mag)