Language and the Brain
December 2, 2010 by Shu Ren Parent
Filed under Learning in Mandarin
Recent research has pointed to various cognitive benefits of bilingualism, including increased capacity for learning other subjects, improved ability to multitask, and a delay in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Articles on this topic include:
- “Can bilingualism improve your brain’s multitasking power? Je ne sais pas” from the Los Angeles Times, which summarizes a Science Magazine article
- “New research highlights language learning” in the Record Eagle
See more from the Aha Chinese blog.
This short video clip, produced by Patchwork Films, explains the effect on a developing brain of learning two languages simultaneously.
This is your brain…on language from PatchWorks Films on Vimeo.
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