
BENEFITS
ADVANTAGES OF BEING BILINGUAL
Bilingualism strengthens cognitive abilities - bilingual people tend to be more creative and flexible. They are more open-minded, and they also find it easier to focus on a variety of tasks simultaneously. There are several powerful benefits of being able to speak two or more languages .
FACTS
Bilingual children/people tend to...
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have improved brain power which enables the cognitive function linked to critical thinking and problem solving. 
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be more successful in education and perform better in tasks. 
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develop a strong sense of their cultural identity which can improve their mental health and establish a strong sense of self worth. 
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find it easier to learn additional languages. 
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being able to switch from one language to an other with confidence gives the individual self-confidence and pride. 
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speaking different languages is an extra skill to put on your application form. 










