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[quote=Anonymous]Many people are interested in the positive effects of language learning on brain development.

The economic effects depend on where you live. Interestingly, because of supply , Spanish language knowledge may offer less of a premium in places where there are many native speakers. One study found the greatest premium  comes from knowing German.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.economist.com/prospero/2014/03/11/johnson-what-is-a-foreign-language-worth

However, knowing a language also gives you more opportunities. You may not have access to higher paying jobs due to knowing  a second language, but you can apply for a broader array of jobs, live abroad if you wish, and run businesses that tap into the Latin American market. I have a bilingual friend who does marketing.for large US firms in South America.  It keeps the kids in private school.

You can also connect with more people. I grew up in CA. I traveled to Mexico quite a bit,  had friends whose parents only spoke Spanish etc.[/quote]

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