WHY EVERY SPEAKER SHOULD LEARN TO SPEAK OTHER LANGUAGES?


WHY EVERY SPEAKER SHOULD LEARN TO SPEAK OTHER LANGUAGES


Tell me

How many languages do you speak?

Are you bilingual? Or are you multilingual?

Do you have friends from other countries around the globe?

Do you often travel abroad?

Say, have you ever been to Malaysia?

I’m from the Land of Borneo, Malaysia.

As Malaysians, we have many different races, cultures and languages. Most of us here speak more than one language.

Like any other countries in the world, languages connect us with one another.

Yes. Public speaking connects us with one another too. But no matter how powerful public speaking can be to influence, motivate and inspire, languages are the important keys. Without the keys, we can’t open the door.

And the connection between languages and public speaking is stronger than you can ever imagine.

If a speaker can’t speak the language, the communication between the speaker and the audience will not take place. And speakers who can speak the language shall diminish the barrier between them.

Believe it or not, there are many advantages for speakers who can speak other languages. Below, I have listed 3 points on how being multilingual can benefit your speaking career in so many ways.

1)Gain The Competitive Advantage For Your Speaking Career

As we all know, there are many public speakers around the world. Some of them are successful and well-known for their field of expertise. Meanwhile some are still struggling and slowly working their way up. In other words, these speakers need to have some unique quality in order to stand out among the rest. Being able to speak in other languages can be one way to do it.

Do you realise that, you can actually boost up your speaking career if you can speak other languages? You will have the competitive advantage that you seek. You can expand your speaking career in other countries. You can explore endless speaking opportunities anywhere you choose. A speaker who can speak many languages will surely be in demand.

2) Help to communicate with Audience from other countries

Reaching out to your audience is not always an easy task. You must be able to communicate with your audience in order to connect effectively. As a speaker, we meet different audience every time. Sometimes, we come across audience from foreign countries who might not know how to speak in English.

This is when being multilingual will come in handy. Imagine you are trying to explain important points to the audience who cannot even understand a single word you say. It can be very challenging. If you know how to speak their language, it will easier for you to communicate with your audience. You shall have no problem in conveying your message to anyone.


3) Build up Good Image And Reputation For Speaker

When you can speak other languages fluently, it will not only help you in delivering your speech and get the job done. Other positive things will happen to you as well.

I have always been fascinated by people who can speak very well in various languages. It gives a good impression of a person who is knowledgeable, smart, adaptable and versatile. It shows someone who has an open mind and has many life experiences.

Speakers who can speak other languages represent an image of a great communicator. This can eventually build a world-class reputation for the speaker. You will be able to reach audiences around the world.

It doesn’t stop there. If you must know, there are many other reasons why you should consider learning other languages…

Some research shows that learning other languages is good for the brain. We will have better memories, better listening skills and enhance our creativity.

Apart from that, by knowing how to speak well in other languages, we can make new friends easily. And by having friends from different countries, we will learn and understand other cultures besides our own. This will certainly open up our minds to other perspective of life and makes us wiser and more experienced than we were before. All the positive elements combined into one.

As a speaker, the satisfaction of this profession comes from the ability to make a difference. We spread knowledge and skills which can benefit others. We share valuable ideas which can help others. We give love, motivation and encouragement. 

If we can make a difference in one place, why not do it anywhere else in the world?

So what are you waiting for? Learn a new language today….


Good luck. Selamat Berjaya. Bueno Suerte. Bonne chance. 



Written by: Intan Salwana Anis
@2018 Public Speaking Is Cool. All Rights Reserved.


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