The author begins this article by giving examples of how the English language does not have words for certain expressions like other languages do. He uses a quote from George Lakoff that sets up what he will talk about for the rest of the essay: “Speaking different languages means you get different frames, different metaphors, and also you’re learning the culture of the language so you get not only different words, but different types of words,”. The author then goes on to give the other advantages of being a multilinguist. One othe the main points that the author focuses on is the fact that learning another language can dela "cognitive decline". The author concludes the essay with pointing out that even just attempting to learn a new language can have good affects on your brain.
This article had a very interesting topic. The author only takes one side of showing the good effects that learning a new language can have on a person. He doesn't explore the other point of view that it could also have bad effects. His main purpose was to inform the reader of the good effects of being multi-lingal. Also, the author used a little persuasion, trying to convince the reader that they should learn a new language to improve their brain. The author uses many quotes and sources to provide backup for his claim. The topic is very big and must have much more to it but the author choose to keep it short so it did not bore the reader. Overall it was a very well written and interesting article to read.
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/more-languages-better-brain/381193/?single_page=true
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