We’ve all heard the same refrain: our parents and teachers telling us over and over that speaking more than one language opens doors and gives us access to many opportunities that we wouldn’t otherwise have!

Learning a second language (or a third, or even a fourth, for that matter) changes the way you see and interact with the people around you. But it certainly isn’t easy. In order to reap the benefits of the new language you have learned or are learning, there can be many obstacles to overcome.