Being able to speak another language is a truly wonderful skill. As well as opening up whole new countries and new cultures, the cognitive benefits of being bilingual can extend well into later life, making your brain more agile and more flexible for good.
Parents and Children
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Posted by 209663-SarahMcA... - March 19, 2018
Upping sticks and moving in with a host family, even if it’s just for a week or two, can be understandably daunting. Before you arrive it can be difficult to know what to expect and this can make you feel a little anxious.
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Posted by 209663-SarahMcA... - March 8, 2018
Learning a language means tackling four elements: reading, writing, listening and speaking. These are linked to other aspects like vocabulary and grammar. It can be a lot to take in, and may seem overwhelming at first. However, once you hit upon a specific rhythm of learning, you’ll pick things up pretty fast.
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Posted by 209663-SarahMcA... - March 8, 2018
Children are told “learn to read and it will open up a new world to you”. This is true for adults too, especially when it comes to learning another language. Whatever your reasons for learning, the benefits of a different language are numerous.
As the author and scholar Nicholas Ostler says: