TED-ED: The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamulli

The video explores the concept of bilingualism, highlighting its prevalence and the different types of bilinguals: compound, coordinate, and subordinate. It discusses how bilingualism affects the brain, including the benefits of learning languages at different life stages. The video also covers the cognitive advantages of being bilingual, such as increased gray matter density and delayed onset of dementia. Historically, bilingualism was seen as a disadvantage, but modern studies reveal its positive impact on brain function and cognitive abilities.

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