Benefits of Bilingualism

A new study finds that learning another language in your youth could be the key to better brain health in old age.

A study from Bengaluru, India, reveals bilingualism could protect older adults from dementia and mild cognitive impairment, emphasizing the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages regardless of educational background.

It’s not news that the United States is a melting pot of cultures and languages. However, the recent upsurge in bilingualism among Americans has caught many by surprise. This trend is not just enriching individual lives but is also reshaping community dynamics and offering fresh perspectives on cultural diversity. Businesses are also having t

According to a study recently published in Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, people who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another, compared to monolingual speakers. Examining the differences between bilingual and monolingual individuals, the study focused on attentional control and processed information, according to its authors Grace deMeurisse, a University of Florida (UF) Ph.D. candidate studying linguistics, and Edith Kaan, a UF professor within the department of linguistics. “Our results showed that bilinguals seem to be more efficient at ignoring information that’s irrelevant, rather than suppressing—or inhibiting information,” deMeurisse said. “One explanation for

Arts and LifeCampus Culture By Bella Whitmore | Intern When it comes to learning a new language, the No. 1 piece of advice from professionals is to have conversations with native speakers. At Baylor, Teletandem allows students to do this from the comfort of the classroom. Pioneered by Dr.

The Latina-owned publishing company is a family-run operation. ABC13 met with the women behind it to discuss how they're working with Houston-area school districts to provide bilingual books.

Language is a powerful tool, and as Vladimir Nabokov discovered during his revision of his autobiography, 'Speak, Memory,' it can lead to a strange psychological journey. 
Nabokov initially wrote his memoir in English, published in 1951, but later translated it into Russian for the émi

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus in St. Paul Friday.

Dr. José Medina has gotten millions of views and likes on TikTok by sharing a message he wishes he’d heard decades ago.

Being bilingual is a skill which has become increasingly important in today’s globalized world. Yet, less than 20 percent of people across the country speak a language other than English, according to the United States Census Bureau. Students who speak multiple languages gain a competitive edge in the job market, expand their cultural understandin

The US must embrace multilingualism to compete on the global stage, and English learners need to be viewed from an asset-based perspective

Learning a second language has significant benefits for bilingual brain health. It also boosts social cognition abilities.

Here are eight ways librarians can nurture English language learners’ literacy skills in both their home language and English.

A novel study unveiled how the brain processes native and foreign languages differently in polyglots.

There was a time in America, not so very long ago, when conventional wisdom discouraged immigrants from speaking the language of the old country at home. In fact, 'it used to be thought that being bilingual was a bad thing, that it would confuse or hold people back, especially children. Open Culture, openculture.com

Studies have shown that there are significant benefits to bilingual education.

Here's why teaching kids multiple languages from an early age is important.

Bilingualism is becoming popular as more and more parents demand bilingual schooling for their children. English monolingualism, encouraged in the US during the 20th century and stimulated by the English-only movement of the 1980s and 1990s, is diminishing as communications shrink the planet. At the state level, governors and state boards of education are dramatically expanding the number of dual language (DL) schools, along with financial resources for this expansion. They often justify the expenditure by arguing that graduating more proficient bilingual/biliterate students boosts state economies in the long run. The popularity of DL programs is evidenced by 4,894 schools

From Quality Start Los Angeles Dual Language Learning Initiative Fun fact: Your child was born with superpowers It's true.

We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.

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QCOSTARICA - In today's interconnected world, having bilingual skills is becoming super valuable. Companies everywhere are looking to expand into global markets and build strong connections with people from different cultures, and they need people who can communicate in multiple languages. According to reports from the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (CINDE), in 2022…

A recent study by researchers in Poland has examined differences in how bilingual people respond to emotionally charged words in different languages. The study, carried out by a team led by Marcin Naranowicz from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland was published in the journal Scientific Reports and found evidence that 'emotional words' induce a smaller physiological response in bilinguals’ second language than those in their mother tongue. The team worked with 47 female participants and analyzed their physiological responses to emotionally charged words. All participants were students from their institution, native Polish speakers and proficient in English as a