"One
language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along
the way."
- Frank Smith
The term bilingual refers to individuals who can function in more than
one language.
[Source : Encyclopedia]
1.Cognitive Benefits: Research has made clear that early bilingualismmay
well bring cognitive advantages, particularly in domains such as
helping children understand the arbitrary nature of language systemsand
literacy systems. [Source : Encyclopedia]
There are number of studies which have shown bilinguals to be more
creative, cognitively more flexible and to perform better on tests of verbal
and nonverbal intelligence.
[Source : "Bilingualism: An Introduction" by Anthony J.
Liddicoat]
2. Social benefits: Being bilingual or multilingual can help one to form
relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. It can also
help one to feel more connected to a global community.
[Source : "Bilingualism: An Introduction" by Anthony J.
Liddicoat]
3.Economic benefits: Knowing more than one language can open up more job
opportunities and increase earning potential, especially in fields such as
international business, translation and interpretation, and teaching.
[Source : "Bilingualism: An Introduction" by Anthony J.
Liddicoat]
4.Cultural Understanding: Bilingualism promotes cultural awareness and
empathy, as it enables individuals to better understand and connect with people
from different cultural backgrounds. Bilingualism can foster a deeper
understanding of different cultures and perspectives, promoting tolerance and
empathy.
[Source: "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez]
-Submitted by Prashant Pandey
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