“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way,” says psycholinguist Frank Smith. Being able to fluently converse and read and write in another language is a powerful skill and tool that will help you excel in a variety of career paths. Learning foreign languages allows you intimate insight into another culture, another way of life, and improves your overall understanding of grammar and the utility of language. Communication is key to helping improve international relations, especially among disparate groups or countries in conflict. Those with training and skill in another language can be vital assets to companies and organizations. Here's why aspiring language students should consider learning Russian.

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