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Rose Catalano on multilingualism

Should the ability to read, write or speak a second or even a third language be recognized as an academic sphere or a social compass?

I say it’s a plausible combination of the two.

Today, reports tell us that English has turned into the most commonly spoken language in the world. However, as globalization advances, being skilful at more than one language is becoming the norm rather than the exception.

I believe it’s advantageous to invest in linguistic comprehension as it links us to cultural diversity and economic growth. Language has the ability to nurture trade relations, helps us understand the nuances of different cultural sayings and brings on a sense of familiarity and a sense of comfort.

Psychology researchers at York University have stated that another significant benefit of bilingualism is that it protects/delays the brain from developing symptoms of dementia. A report published by York University in February 2020 announced that bilingualism supplies the brain with a cognitive reserve that allows people to enjoy enriched life experiences for up to five extra years.

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