Being multilingual has many benefits for your brain. Learning a foreign language is mentally challenging because it requires the thoughtful assimilation of new information and a strong memory. Your brain benefits when you struggle with those verbs, pore over grammatical structure, force yourself to practice speaking the tar- get language at every opportunity, and stick with it even when it seems futile. The minute it feels like your brain is stretching, you’re already succeeding. Once you’ve learned a new language, reward yourself with a vacation to a country where it is spoken. Not only can you practice speaking the new language, but you can learn more about the country’s culture. Your brain will thank you.