We already know that possessing language skills has a numerous advantages, but did you know that the language you speak might change the way you perceive the world?
Recent research shows that bilinguals may act differently depending on what language they speak, for example when making decisions.
“People self-report that they feel like a different person when using their different languages and that expressing certain emotions carries different emotional resonance depending on the language they are using.”
Do you feel different when speaking in your second language?
Read more about this interesting language phenomenon in the link below! (appropriate for B2-level learners or higher): http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/how-the-language-you-speak-changes-your-view-of-the-world-10212854.html
– Simone
