Hi everybody. I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of speak Englishpodcast.com.

My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Do you play a musical instrument?

Well, today we will learn some benefits of playing a musical instrument

and whether it will also help you with learning English.

And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency.

I will tell you a story while asking many questions that you will need to answer as quickly as possible.

It's like having a conversation with another person in English.

Before we get started, visit my website, speakenglishpodcast.com, and get the transcript for free.

Okay, let's start.

Number one, you will be smarter.

One of the great reasons you learn to play music is to increase your cognitive ability, in other words to be smarter.

Playing music is a way to activate your brain in a way that helps you with memory retention,

and you can learn new things quickly. Number two, improves your memory. Like I just said, playing an

instrument improves your memory. So learning to play an instrument can be very beneficial

for those not so young, those with memory problems. If you never know where you leave your keys,

it may be a good idea to stimulate your brain by learning to play a musical instrument,

because learning to play music involves learning a lot of new things.

Your brain will become more accustomed to learning, which will make a big difference to your

memory in the future. Number three, you'll have better concentration. Improving your musical skills forces you to use all the parts of your brain

involved in concentration, making you more capable of focusing in other life situations.

Number 4. It builds your confidence. Do you want to feel more confident?

If you can play an instrument well, it will make you feel more self-confident. Feeling comfortable

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