To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.

Every new phrase gives you another way to connect with people and understand their world. Stay curious and keep opening that window. Learning a language can help you hear a different perspective, enjoy a story, or feel more at home in an unfamiliar place. Pay attention to the words that make you curious and the conversations you want to have. You don’t need to understand everything at once. Each thing you learn gives you a little more to explore.

Try this today: listen to a short story or conversation from somewhere unfamiliar. Pick one phrase you like and think about when you could use it. Follow your curiosity and see where it takes you.