Is Bilingualism a Superpower?

Is Bilingualism a Superpower?

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Interactive Video

World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the concept of ambiguous figures and how bilingual children excel in switching between them. It delves into the cognitive impacts of bilingualism, distinguishing between simultaneous and sequential bilinguals, and how bilingual children distinguish between languages. The video also discusses the learning strategies of bilinguals and the cognitive benefits, including delayed Alzheimer's onset and enhanced executive function.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role does prosody play in how infants learn to distinguish between two languages?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do bilingual children use different strategies compared to monolingual children when learning new words?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the cognitive advantages of bilingualism as highlighted in the text.

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