7 Benefits Of Speaking A Foreign Language. by Amanda Chatel. Dec. 8, 2014. ... As someone who loves to travel, I'm always grateful for the fact that I can speak both English and French.

The benefits of dual-language programs for native English speakers are often lauded, including enhanced cultural awareness, strengthened problem-solving skills and higher cognitive function.

Lauchlan F et al. (2012): Bilingualism in Sardinia and Scotland: Exploring the Cognitive Benefits of Speaking a ‘Minority’ Language. International Journal of Bilingualism 17(1):43-56.

For parents who want to give their babies the best possible start in life, a recent book offers advice that runs counter to a tendency of some in the United States to seek English language-only in ...

To the Editor: Re “How to Get Kids to Hate English,” by Pamela Paul (column, March 12): Brava, Ms. Paul, for pointing out the disastrous effects of Common Core’s “English Language Arts ...

The benefits of speaking multiple languages. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250129162136.htm. University of Miami.

Public speaking in elementary school builds confidence and reduces anxiety We all know adults (and you may be one of them!) who is terrified at the prospect of public speaking. “Since this is one of ...

The benefits of speaking multiple languages. University of Miami. Journal Autism Research DOI 10.1002/aur.3260. Keywords /Social sciences/Psychological science/Neuropsychology/ Psycholinguistics ...