Benefits of being bilingual.Photo by Tim Mossholder

What is the definition of bilingual?

• in or using several languages.

• (of a person or society) speaking only one language.

• a person fluent in two languages.

• relating to speech or language.

Being bilingual can improve a person’s ____________________?

• multitasking skills

• personality

• looks

• cooking skills

Which part of the brain controls most language and communication skills?

• complete brain

• Left hemisphere

• Right hemisphere

• Back part

Recent studies reveal that bilingual people’s brains age more _____________ .

• slowly

• quickly

Children who know a language early in their development experience the following benefits :

• Are able to jump on one foot easier.

• Learn to read sooner than monolinguals.

• Advanced decision making leads to better decisions and can improve sense of identity and self-worth.

• Better concentration and multitasking skills.

• Abstract thinking leads to higher test scores in math and problem-solving.

Speaking a second language opens up a whole new range of social opportunities and can enhance your social skills and ____________________.

• love life

• ability to juggle

• confidence

Bilingualism slows the onset of ?

• Looking old.

• Losing your hearing.

• Dementia & Alzheimer's.

• Losing your vision.

As adults, learning a second language improves your memory and ________________ abilities as well as your attention span and focus.

• hair length

• flexibility

• multitasking

Why will travelling be easier for you if you know a second language?

• talk directly with the locals and make more friends.

• Be able to read a book in your mother tongue.

• Knowing what food to order.

• You’ll have a much more authentic experience.

Around the world, more than half of the world’s population – some estimates say ____________ – speak more than one language.

• 60% – 70%

• 10% - 20%

• 30% - 40%

• 1% - 2%