Benefits of Bilingualism
Greater awareness and more resources about the Amazing Benefits of Bilingualism are becoming more prevalent.
These include but are not limited to:
- Enhances problem solving and creativity
- Open-minded to other cultures
- Better interpersonal and social skills
- Increased self-esteem
- Helps native Spanish-speaking children communicate with all members of close and extended family and maintain good family relationships.
- Bilingual professionals earn more and have greater flexibility to choose a place to live and work
- Easier to learn a third and fourth language
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