Tag: languageacquisition
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Advantages (and “Disadvantages”) of Bilingualism
Watch Cognitive Advantages of Bilingualism by Maria Polinsky here: References Polinsky, M. (2015). Cognitive Advantages of Bilingualism. Serious Science. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-ml2dD4SIk
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Potowski’s TedTalk “No Child Left Monolingual”
Watch Kim Potowski’s TedTalk “No Child Left Monolingual” here: Kim Potowski’s TedTalk “No Child Left Monolingual” is undoubtedly a highlight among some of the TedTalks on bilingualism and multilingualism, since it includes very interesting data that many do not know of. The first shocking information in this talk is that 65% of the world’s population…
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Widespread Beliefs on Foreign Language Learning
Foreign language learning is a complex process, and, in many cases, it takes years for learners to achieve certain fluency in the target language. But what is exactly true about language learning? What is not? Among parents, educators, students, teachers, and school coordinators widespread beliefs on how languages are learned coexist. These beliefs usually influence…
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Reflections on BBC program ‘The Battle for English’
‘The Battle for English’ English as a Lingua Franca: an insight After listening the program by the BBC ‘The Battle for English’, I thought it to be truly interesting and worth examining since it offers an insight into the idea of English as a lingua franca and its potential development in the future. The fact that…
The Acquisition of English As a Foreign Language in Bilingual and Multilingual Contexts 