The Little Prince of tinsel town was in the news yet again. Standing in the lawn of the Pataudi Palace, Taimur Ali Khan was snapped posing with his Spanish teacher, Eshleen Jolly. Though the photo has raked in thousands of likes — it draws attention to one question — is learning a foreign language at such a young age beneficial for children?

Studies conducted by the Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, D.C., show that children who can communicate in more than one language excel at critical problem-solving, score higher in academics and are more empathetic. They not only understand their own culture in-depth but are also open to exchanging ideas with those belonging to other cultures.