Linguistics

Linguistics are a key area of the human intelligence. The domain of linguistic skills is a rough indicator of the rest of a person's intellectual capabilities. Learning languages is a process that begins early in one's life, as an infant. Nevertheless, one can still find many a person struggling to express themselves lucidly in any tongue.

  Languages determine the way we think and in an indirect way, act. A person's thinking is sometimes, limited by the limitations in the language that he/she speaks. Therefore, language has a direct bearing on the manner in which the cognitive senses of a person develop. 

    A recent study by Dr.Janet Werker of The University of British Columbia, has suggested that bi-lingual babies are more likely to have better developed cognitive skills when compared to their mono-lingual counterparts. This has been attributed to the fact that bi-lingual babies are often required to modify speech-patterns when shifting languages thereby, exercising their analytical skills.

   One's grip over a language is often determined by the extent of his/her vocabulary and the correct application of grammar. Building a strong and sufficient vocabulary may take years, and is a slow and gradual process. Conversely, as far as my observations go, grammatical applications are to be learnt in the early stages of the period when one learns a language and are to be retained. If one does not retain the essence of a language's grammar, he/she never quite gains mastery over it. 

   Generally, linguistic intelligence is listed as one of the most relevant spheres of intelligence in day-to-day life, as it determines the extent to which a person can be a successful communicator. I personally feel that being a good communicator always helps establish good relationships with people around. Furthermore, I think that somehow, good linguistic skills and an ability to process profound thoughts are interlinked.