Cool Things Happen When You Speak a Foreign Language

Cool Things Happen When You Speak A Foreign Language describes a simple but comprehensive method of learning foreign languages. This method was devised by the late William B. Gallagher and perfected by his son, Christopher J. Gallagher, MD, who can converse in more than fifteen languages other than English. In addition, Cool Things Happen When You Speak A Foreign Language offers numerous specific examples, drawn from the authors' own experience, of how knowing a language other than English can lead to an interesting, heartwarming or inspiring interaction with strangers, most of whom soon become friends. A reliable guide to learning languages. An amusing book of anecdotes and stories on the value of knowing languages other than one's own.