Benefits of Bilingualism

Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.

What are language immersion programs? Learn about the types and benefits, plus how to run a successful program and the best age to start.

A guide to earning the State Seal of Biliteracy for high school graduates proficient in English and one or more other languages.

The Native American Community Academy network has big plans but faces growing pains. At 13 campuses in five states network supports tribal communities that have found little support in traditional K-12 systems. They want academic alternatives that reflect their hopes and expectations for the next generation

As I strolled through Mississippi State University’s recent rendition of the annual International Fiesta, I marveled at all the unique cultures that blended together in one place. Mississippi State is becoming increasingly international in its student demographic, and that comes with a unique shift to the culture students create on campus. Culture affects man

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.

Understanding and accounting for linguistic diversity is critical in diagnostics and treatment for dementia.

People who know more than one language may have a better chance of maintaining their cognitive ability late into life or after neurodegenerative conditions, says an expert at the University of Alberta.

We turned to the experts to find out the best age to learn a new language, including the benefits and drawbacks at various developmental stages.

The long-held idea that language learning is better before adulthood is up for debate. Adults have a number of advantages when it comes to learning a second language, and it comes with major benefits.

After moving abroad, I found my English slowly eroding. It turns out our first languages aren’t as embedded as we think.

Bilingualism enhances cognitive reserve by improving social cue interpretations. Such benefits persist till later in life.

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.