Why is it important to have VERBAL/LINGUISTIC intelligence in life?

Question

thanks!

Also, how can you be good at it?

Answer 1

People who have verbal/linguistic intelligence find it easy to read, pick up new vocabulary, understand more complex language, and express themselves in speaking and writing. You can see how useful this would be in many jobs and in one's personal life. They would enjoy reading and conversation, and be able to educate themselves throughout their lives. They would be able to make ideas clearer for other people through their writing and verbal explanations. If you have this intelligence, practice and improve your skills by reading a variety of books, by writing for different purposes, and by learning to speak publicly.

Answer 2

Verbal Linguistic

Answer 3

So that you may communicate yourself in the most profound way possible, and so that you may influence those around you in a positive and constructive manner.
You are constantly in the spotlight in the professional world. Proper edification is a must. It allows you to project an educated and professional image of yourself.

Let's also not forget the importance of reading. It is the only way to broaden one's worldview without spending a ton of money on plane tickets.
Reading is also the answer to the second part of your question. The best way to improve your linguistic capabilities is to read and write on a daily basis.
If you feel that your reading is beginning to interfere with your writing voice, put your book down for a couple of days, and focus on your diction.
Another thing that I've found helpful is I replaced my dictionary with an etymology dictionary. Webster is just a man. Get down and dirty with the words that you use by discovering where they come from. It REALLY makes you think about our language.

Answer 4

I agree with the 3 answers above, and want to add that having verbal/linguistic intelligence is what separates humans from lower life forms. Pinker's "The Language Instinct" discusses the natural ability humans have to pick up their native language.

Answer 5

The reason you should have good verbal skills is to communicate clearly and precisely: to understand others and to be understood. Verbal skills are no just so you’ll sound good. They help you tell others exactly what you want them to know, without confusion, misunderstanding or miscommunication. They also help you know what others are telling you.
Correct grammar makes your communication clear to others and theirs clear to you. It can also help to make your own thinking more clear to yourself. You would be amazed how much good verbal skills will help you think things through in your own mind.
A good vocabulary will help you say exactly what you mean. You can use the word “good” for a lot of things. But the words “nice, pleasing, pleasant, helpful and useful” all mean “good” but they all have differences in meaning that help you say exactly what you mean.
How do you improve your verbal skills? The top three ways are read, read and READ. Reading a good author who writes well ingrains good verbal skills, even without learning the specific rules. Other ways to improve are to write, a lot, and to converse with others who speak well.
Finally, get a good dictionary, a thesaurus and a style manual. One good concise style manual is “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White. To find a good dictionary see these links:

http://www.slate.com/id/2091949/
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsPKfAzkxjS9i7qhz0Yp7ETsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071220085311AAwDrSB

Good luck,

Answer 6

If you are still in school, sign up for as many English, writing, literature, poetry electives as you can. Try out for a play or musical. Attend public lectures. Join book discussion clubs or any discussion group that you find interesting. Take a community offered class. Listen to NPR. Read, Read, Read. Listen to books on tape while you are driving. Write your thoughts in a journal, it doesn't have to be good, just write! Volunteer to write an article for your local school's newspaper.

Answer 7

Watching tv is simpler but I love reading books more

Answer 8

while reading a book, you're stimulating your brain. You transform your literacy and reading skills and you also in the process, become more literate. Despite having today's modern tools, you nevertheless still need to be able to read.
While watching t.v. can be good fun, it isn't doing anything to the human brain.

Answer 9

Also, many or most of us think in words. So, to a point, cognitive ability corresponds to verbal ability.

Answer 10

It is the primary form of intelligence.