A very interesting article I recommend:
Why We Should Learn Other Languages
“Learn a language, and you learn a people. Learn a people, and you learn about yourself.”
I believe the best educational experience is the one that allows each student to express (ex-ducere = bring out) the best of him/herself.
And ‘personal growth’ (at all levels – intellectual and emotional) is a very important factor in any learning process.
Happy language learning!