opinion www.bahrainthismonth.com 43 March 2023 A Better Social Life Social connections are vital when settling in a new country. By knowing the language, expats will be able to interact with locals and be more constructive in expressing their opinion to them. They will be able to sense how the persons feel and respond to them accordingly since they share their language. It is also more than likely that the local community will feel even more comfortable with sharing their thoughts with an individual who has made the effort to learn the language. When expats know the language of the people they are listening to, they will be able to engage in the conversation and make more friends in the long run. In addition, when they listen to others, this will help them to master the target language and become more fluent. In conclusion, there is no doubt that expats will benefit tremendously from learning Arabic. Being able to communicate with the local communities in Arab countries will further enrich their experience living as expats and is sure to make it more memorable. You’re sure to feel motivated if you choose to learn a new language; just take a leap of faith! If you would like to learn Arabic, kindly contact Hamzah Ramadan on 39 623-787 or [email protected]. Fostering Work Opportunities In addition, when it comes to employment, priority is always given to those who can speak Arabic. Hence, mastering the language and making a mention of it in your application will give you an edge over other applicants and enable you to make higher returns. Being able to communicate with Arab employees in their native language will foster an even better working relationship in the office, and reflect positively on the expat employee who will be appreciated for promoting a healthy work environment. Establishing a Business For expats hoping to establish their own business in Bahrain, knowing the language has its perks! Having a healthy grasp of the language enables them to understand government rules and regulations in order to finish the necessary paperwork and start their business. They need to visit different ministries and deal with employees who primarily speak Arabic. These employees will have to explain the various requirements which have to be fulfilled in order to complete the required official documents. Increased Intelligence Studies have shown that learning a new language is conducive to increased intelligence. Aside from scientific reasons, it helps in efficiency when running a business in the region. Several expats in the region own businesses and by knowing the language can easily adapt to challenges where language and cultural understanding are concerned.
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