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Learning a second language is important, but there\u2019s a high chance it\u2019ll become necessary in the coming years. As our world becomes multicultural and our ability to reach foreign lands gets easier, high-in-demand languages like Mandarin, Spanish, and German will be needed skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, it isn\u2019t like learning a new language is easy, and scientists almost unanimously agree. A 2018 study in the journal Cognition found that it’s <\/span>nearly impossible to reach native-level fluency in a second language<\/span><\/a> after age 10. With that said, do we have to be fluent to communicate?<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolutely not. In the Oxford English Dictionary, there are 171,146 words currently in use in the English language. However, <\/span>native English speakers typically know 15,000 to 20,000 words<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

To reach career-level fluency, you won\u2019t even need that much. You can speak to most people after learning 1000 words, but it takes 3,000 to 5,000 words to become fluent in a language.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to learn a new language, you have to do it the right way, but why should you bother?<\/span><\/p>\n

This article will explain why you should learn a foreign language for your career. We\u2019ll also show you the best ways to learn a language, whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher.<\/span><\/p>\n

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