Tag: bilingualism

Study suggests babies prefer baby talk, whether they’re learning one language or two

From the University of California – Los Angeles press release: It can be hard to resist lapsing into an exaggerated, singsong tone when you talk to a cute baby. And… Read more »

Study suggests bilingualism may protect the brain even with early stages of dementia

From the York University press release: A study by York University psychology researchers provides new evidence that bilingualism can delay symptoms of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form… Read more »

Study suggests cognitive benefits of bilingualism may be overstated

From the Åbo Akademi University press release: Acquisition and active use of two languages have been suggested to train executive functions in the brain, such as focusing one’s attention, suppressing… Read more »

Study suggests bilingualism could offset brain changes in Alzheimer’s

From the Concordia University press release: After more than a decade of research, this much we know: it’s good for your brain to know another language. A new Concordia study… Read more »

Study suggests bilingualism may increase cognitive flexibility in kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

From the McGill University press release: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often have a hard time switching gears from one task to another. But being bilingual may actually make… Read more »

Study suggests dual-language learners outperform monolingual students once they gain English proficiency

From the Iowa State University press release: Not all dual-language learners are at risk academically, but as a group, these students are often labeled as such, despite differences in their… Read more »

Study suggests bilingual preschoolers show stronger inhibitory control

From the University of Oregon press release: For students in preschool, speaking two languages may be better than one, especially for developing inhibitory control — the ability to stop a… Read more »