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What are the four language abilities that are used to measure language ability?
What are the four language abilities that are used to measure language ability?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of bilinguals?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of bilinguals?
What does the critical period hypothesis suggest?
What does the critical period hypothesis suggest?
Why was bilingualism considered a handicap before the 1960s?
Why was bilingualism considered a handicap before the 1960s?
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What advantages does being multilingual give the brain?
What advantages does being multilingual give the brain?
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What part of the brain does bilingualism strengthen?
What part of the brain does bilingualism strengthen?
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What does bilingualism do to the brain?
What does bilingualism do to the brain?
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Study Notes
- Bilinguals and multilinguals belong to the majority of the world's population.
- Language ability is measured in speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
- Bilinguals can be classified into three types: compound, coordinate, and subordinate.
- Recent advances in brain imaging technology have shown how language learning affects the bilingual brain.
- The critical period hypothesis suggests that children learn languages more easily than adults.
- Being multilingual gives the brain advantages such as higher density of grey matter and delaying the onset of diseases like Alzheimer's.
- Before the 1960s, bilingualism was considered a handicap, but this view was based on flawed studies.
- Bilingualism can strengthen the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which plays a large role in executive function, problem-solving, and focusing.
- Bilingualism does not necessarily make a person smarter, but it makes the brain more healthy, complex, and actively engaged.
- It's never too late to learn a second language.
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Unlock the fascinating world of bilingualism and multilingualism with this quiz! From the types of bilingualism to the effects on the brain, test your knowledge on this topic. Learn about the critical period hypothesis, advantages of being multilingual, and debunked myths about bilingualism. Discover how language learning affects the brain and how it can strengthen executive function. Whether you're a language learner or just curious about the topic, take this quiz to expand your knowledge and challenge your understanding of bilingualism.
