Victoria Uwonkunda

BBC journalist who describes her experience growing up as a polyglot and the challenges and advantages of speaking multiple languages.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 14min

Why speaking multiple languages is good for your brain

Victoria Uwonkunda, a BBC journalist and polyglot, shares her unique experience growing up fluent in multiple languages. She highlights the cognitive advantages of multilingualism, including delayed dementia and improved recovery from strokes. Uwonkunda discusses the challenges and joys of daily language use, while also emphasizing the cultural richness that comes with each language. Insights from cognitive neuroscientist Professor Frédérique Liégeois reveal how speaking multiple languages can enhance brain health and function as we age.