Try Duolingo for yourself. (On ne vit qu’une fois.) There are many advantages of being bilingual. According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), learning a second language at an early age . . .
- Has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
- Enriches and enhances a child's mental development.
- Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening.
- Improves a child's understanding of his/her native language.
- Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries.
- Gives a student a head start in language requirements for college.
- Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset.
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