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The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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The Myth of a Critical Age Period for Language Learning and the Benefits of Learning Another Language

This chapter challenges the belief that there is a critical age for language learning and emphasizes that fluency is achievable at any stage of life. It explores the benefits of learning a new language, even with an accent, in terms of social interaction, enjoyable activities, and cognitive rewards.

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