"Boost Critical Thinking and Memory Skills with a Foreign Language, Says UChicago Psychologist"
University of Chicago psychology professor David Gallo suggests that thinking in a foreign language can improve critical thinking, decision-making skills, and memory. Speaking a second language exercises the brain in a way that monolinguals don't experience, leading to more rational and logical decision-making. Processing information in a secondary language can also enhance memory and reduce susceptibility to false memories and misinformation. Gallo recommends leveraging this brain hack by thinking in a different language when faced with tough decisions or trying to remember information. Learning multiple languages, especially from a young age, can have long-term cognitive benefits.