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 happens the same for foreign speakers that learn the Chinese Language.
Similarly, a study published in PLOS ONE found that learning Chinese characters increased grey matter density in the left inferior frontal gyrus, a region associated with language processing and cognitive control.
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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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