To combat memory loss, an intellectual and enriching solution is proposed to us. By entrusting technological tools with everything we could remember by ourselves, our mnemonic capacity (ability to remember information) is affected. Indeed, it is found that one in two people cannot recall their children’s phone numbers, and one in three cannot even remember their partner’s phone number. This is what is referred to as digital amnesia.
So in a world where each of us is dependent on technology, how can we best train our ability to remember? The infographic “SOS Memory: Does Language Learning Help the Brain?” by Babbel, the world’s leading language learning app, presents this perfectly.
Language learning can help the brain improve concentration and memory, as explained by l
From Plato’s aversion to writing, which he accused of taking away a part of our memory, to curiosities about polyglots, or even the language of space, this infographic is a journey into our ability to remember and how learning one or more languages can help. This infographic demonstrates the benefits of linguistic learning for the brain.
Short lessons, a new routine, and spaced repetition are all useful tips and practices to help one’s memory not only with the new language but also in all situations of daily life. As shown by a Swedish study: those who take language courses even remember better the names of people they have just met.
