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The language of the "Middle Earth"

The language of the "Middle Earth"

Learning a new language is a challenging yet rewarding experience that can have many benefits for the brain. The Chinese language, with its unique script and tonal system, is a fascinating language to learn and has been shown to provide specific benefits for the brain.

Chinese is a fascinating and complex language, with a rich history and unique features. It is the most spoken language in the world, with over 1.2 billion speakers worldwide. Mandarin Chinese, also known as Putonghua, is the official language of China, and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

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Characteristics of the Chinese Language

Characteristics of the Chinese Language

One of the most distinct features of Chinese is its writing system, which uses characters instead of letters, those are pictographs that represent words or ideas, and there are thousands of them in the Chinese language. Learning to read and write Chinese can be challenging, but it can also be inc...

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Expanding one's Business Network

Expanding one's Business Network

Another benefit of learning Chinese is that it can enhance cultural awareness and communication skills. China is a rapidly growing global economic power, and learning Chinese can provide opportunities for individuals to communicate and work with Chinese-speaking individuals and businesses.

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  • Tan LH, Chen L, Yip V, Chan AH, Yang J, Gao JH, Siok WT. Activity levels i...

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Lymph for the Brain

Lymph for the Brain

A study published in the Journal of Neurolinguistics found that Mandarin-speaking adults who learned English as a second language showed increased grey matter volume in the left inferior parietal lobule, a region associated with language processing and working memory. So It's right to think that ...

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Expanded Worldview

Expanded Worldview

For instance, a study published in the Journal of Business Research found that learning Chinese can improve intercultural communication competence and increase cultural empathy among foreign business executives.

Furthermore, a study published in the Journal of Language and Social Psychology...

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Discover the World, improve Yourself

Discover the World, improve Yourself

The Chinese language is a fascinating and important language to learn. Whether you are interested in business, travel, or simply expanding your knowledge of the world, learning Chinese can be a rewarding and enriching experience.

Due to its inherent characteristics, it stimulates our brain ...

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Brain Benefits

Brain Benefits

One benefit of learning Chinese is that it can improve cognitive function. Studies have shown that learning Chinese can increase the volume and density of grey matter in the brain, particularly in regions involved in language processing and memory.

In addition, learning Chinese has been sho...

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Learning a new Language = Extending Life's Brain

Learning a new Language = Extending Life's Brain

Learning Chinese has been shown to delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline.

In a study conducted by the University of Edinburgh, it was found that bilingual individuals who spoke Chinese had a later onset of dementia compared to monolingual individuals.

The study suggests tha...

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Delaying Cognitive Decline

Delaying Cognitive Decline

Moreover, a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that bilingual individuals who spoke Mandarin and English showed better cognitive control and memory than monolingual individuals, even after controlling for education and socioeconomic status.

The researchers suggest t...

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With over 1.2 billion speakers worldwide, the Chinese language is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Its complex characters and tonal system may seem intimidating at first, but the benefits of learning Chinese are immense. Not only does it open doors to a rich and ancient culture, but it also provides numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, by improving our cognitive abilities and connecting with a one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

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The influence of writing

Time as space metaphor shows up in our language and gestures, but also in depictions of external sequences of events.

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