Learning a language can be one of the most difficult and rewarding things that someone can do, learning a language can unlock a new understanding of a culture and give someone access to a region or area that they would not get without knowledge of the local language. We are passionate about the impact that learning and immersing yourself in a language can have and are proud that the language immersion exchanges and holidays we help facilitate play a role in helping people in their language journey. As part of this we tracked down some inspiring language quotes that we would like to share about the ways in which language can change your perspective. Haruki MurakamianOur first quote is from Haruki Murakami an award winning Japanese author who has had his work translated and shared in 50 languages. This quote shows the belief of its creator that learning a language can fuel personal growth.
Learning another language is like becoming another person - Haruki Murakamian
Federico FelliniFederico Fellini was an Italian film director and this quote continues the theme that learning a language can give someone a different perspective.
A different language is a different vision of life - Federico Fellini
Flora LewisFlora Lewis was an American journalist who travelled the world as part of her work for the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things - Flora Lewis
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe was a German writer during the 18th and 19thcentury with a diverse portfolio including novels and poetry. This quote talks about how knowing foreign languages can help someone learn more about their mother tongue.
Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Nelson MandelaNelson Mandela needs no introduction, a respected world leader following his role in the end of apartheid and reconciliation work in South Africa as president he is a leader to whom the world listened. It seems appropriate to end this blog with a quote from Mandela on the power of language.
Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry or savour their songs - Nelson Mandela