It’s always impressive when someone can speak a second language or play an instrument well. Now, research suggests that the two could be linked - as those with musical talent are more likely to be fluent in a foreign dialect. Scientists came to this conclusion after analysing 60 studies that assessed the relationship between playing an instrument and speaking a second language.
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And they said their findings could indicate that including music in classrooms could, in some way, boost pupils’ chances at learning foreign grammar or perfecting their accent. The researchers, from the University of Maryland in the US, published their findings in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
They wrote: ‘In our multicultural and interconnected world, the ability to learn new languages is important. ‘However, there are significant differences in how successfully adults can learn aspects of non-native languages. ‘Some struggle to discriminate between and produce non-native sounds at their desired level, while others reach native-like proficiency.
Research suggests that those with musical talent are more likely to be fluent in a foreign dialect (file image). Scientists came to this conclusion after analysing 60 studies that assessed the relationship between playing an instrument and speaking a second language (file image).
