Benefits of Listening to Music in a Foreign Language
Many of us know about 2 to 3 languages and cannot grasp what someone is saying in some other language. But most of us can certainly tap to the beats or like to hum in the music in languages we have no idea of. ‘’Music begins where the possibilities of language end’’ – Jean Sibelius, Finnish Composer Whether it is English songs or Bollywood songs, here are some benefits of listening to music in a foreign language. Break Cultural Barriers – (Image- 2012-13 figures of Gangnam Style: billboard.com) You must’ve already seen videos where people dance to hindi songs (even if they don’t know Hindi) or make rap music just like the English-speaking people do. Remember a thing called ‘’ Gangnam Style ’’? Also, if you know some foreign artists and appreciate their work, you will be considered a well-learned person. And, to the average people, a more cultured person Listening music in a foreign language could even help with your career, a...