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Abstract: Recent interdisciplinary research shows that learning a foreign language influences more than cognitive processes — it strengthens higher-order thinking skills such as reasoning, analysis, creativity, and academic transfer. This article examines how foreign language learning enhances academic performance by shaping brain plasticity, improving decision-making, and strengthening students’ capacity to learn in other disciplines. Using international data from neuroscience, psychology, and education, the study demonstrates that language learning acts as intellectual training that promotes academic success across subjects.
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