**5.6 Be a better global citizen**

Whether one's noticed or not, learning another language has a lot of advantages that will help one's become a better global citizen. It's essentially a superpower.

In an increasingly interconnected society, many would argue that multilingualism is vital. Having the skill and inclination to interact with a diverse range of people can help one's better comprehend and address global issues such as poverty and inequality based on a study conducted in Luxembourg by Bialystok et al. [26].

Didn't have the opportunity to learn a second language as a child? It's never too late to learn something new! Even if one's just learn for 5 minutes a day, with consistent practise, one's can lay a solid foundation for language study. It will be beneficial to his/her brain!.
