HOW LEARNING MULTIPLE LANGUAGES ENHANCES COGNITIVE SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS

Abstrak

This article provides an extensive analysis of how learning multiple languages influences students’ cognitive (intellectual) abilities, supported by relevant evidence and research. The process of learning languages not only helps to develop new communicative skills but also strengthens human thinking and brain activity. Studies show that multilingual individuals tend to have stronger memory, better concentration, and more advanced problem-solving and creative thinking abilities compared to monolinguals. Furthermore, language learning increases brain flexibility and helps prevent cognitive decline associated with aging. The following sections of the article discuss these processes in detail.