Three surprising benefits of learning a new language

There are many benefits to learning a second language. Britain s most multilingual student in 2012, Alex Rawlings, lists some of them. UK people, find opportunities to study, work and create abroad: Music: All photos by Mat Wright except: Photo of nurse Ilmicrofono Oggiono, licensed under CC BY 2. 0 and adapted from the original: Photo of magnifying glass Jeffrey Beall, licensed under CC BYSA 2. 0 and adapted from the original: Speech bubbles: Research links: Career benefits (Languages for the future, British Council report): Bilingualism delays age at onset of dementia (published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology):