Benefits of Bilingualism and Multilingualism

Bilingual children experience temporary delays in learning each language but have greater total vocabularies than monolingual children. Bilingual older adults exhibit an improved cognitive reserve, delaying the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by around four years. Bilingual individuals enjoy advantages in job opportunities, higher earnings, and career advancement. The societal economic benefits of bilingualism are evident. Speaking multiple languages enhances intelligence, brain function, creativity in thinking, and yields better test results.