题目内容：

    Four benefits of learning a new language Has learning a new language been sitting on your to-do list for ages？There's no better time than now to think of finally crossing it off．1.

1． Easier travels

The fabled（传说中的）language barrier is real - as soon as you travel outside tourist areas，understanding others and making yourself understood can be quite the challenge．2. In this way you can experience all the riches a foreign country offers．

2． Better work relations

Being able to speak to your clients （委托人） in their preferred language can be of great help for your business relationships．3. Indeed， speaking an extra language could earn your salary up to 20 percent．

3． Improved brain function

Learning a new language can develop your thinking abilities and help your mind work better． Studies have even shown that language learning reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease．

4． Increased focus

Language learning shapes your brain into a well-oiled multi-tasking machine． As you build a new mental word list， you'll notice an improvement in your ability to do several things at once and to quickly switch between tasks．4.

So， start by determining what you want to do -taking a trip， moving to another country or looking for a better job， for instance．5. Be open-minded， listen to others and most of all， practice， practice， and practice some more!

A．Just involve yourself in the language．

B．This makes it possible for you to find a good reason．

C．Your overall focus will be sharper and your brain will work better．

D．You should be familiar with the language spoken where you're traveling．

E．Learning a new language is a good way to improve your ability in this field．

F．Here are some benefits of language learning that will convince you to take the leap！

G．It will improve not only your professional reputation but your chances of scoring a raise．