250. What is a Polyglot? And What Can We Learn from Polyglots? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
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The Importance of Language Learning
The term polyglot implies that language learning is a hobby. Polyglots are often ambassadors for rare languages or languages usually not learned by the majority of people. Cleopatra's linguistic prowess played a vital role in her diplomatic engagements, allowing her to communicate effectively with foreign leaders and forge alliances. Ho Chi Min spoke fluently in several languages, including his native Vietnamese, French, English, Chinese and Russian. Nikola Tesla also possessed an impressive linguistic repertoire.
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