Is bilingualism (or multilingualism) really an advantage?

Many modern language researchers agree with that premise. Not only does speaking multiple languages help us to communicate but bilingualism (or multilingualism) may actually confer distinct advantages to the developing brain. read more

Not only does speaking multiple languages help us to communicate but bilingualism (or multilingualism) may actually confer distinct advantages to the developing brain. Because a bilingual child switches between languages, the theory goes, she develops enhanced executive control, or the ability to effectively manage what are called higher cognitive processes, such as problem-solving, memory, and thought. read more

Early Myths Surrounding Bilingualism I t’s easy to become convinced that children have a difficult enough time learning a single language in their early years, let alone two at the same time. read more