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When else will a person have so much free time to dedicate to language learning? When lockdowns are lifted and people reenter the job market, knowledge of a foreign language will be a desirable skill which may improve employability.
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The Argument
Language learning has been a popular lockdown pass time, evidenced by a marked rise in language learning app downloads as well as registration for online language courses.[1]
Learning a foreign language is a practical way to spend time while home in lockdown. While not working, people are turning to language learning to fill their time in the hope of emerging from lockdown with practical and marketable skill. In an increasingly global world, knowing more than one language is a highly desirable skill is many job markets. Other benefits include improved memory as well as developing problem-solving and cognitive skills.[2]
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[P1] People have enough free time during the pandemic to dedicate to language learning.
[P2] Knowing a foreign language is a desirable skill in many job markets.
[P3] Knowledge of a foreign language can improve cognitive skills.