Can you speak two languages? Studies show that throughout the world, between 66% to 75% of people can speak two languages fluently. This is an indication of how important the rest of the world views communication.
Do you live in the United States and speak two languages? Now you are special! The most recent estimates show that less than 10% of Americans can speak a second language. Can you imagine the job security that such a rare skill could bring? So, before you tell me that now is not the time to learn a language, think again... Oh and don't take it from me... look at some of these excerpts and their links:
Do you live in the United States and speak two languages? Now you are special! The most recent estimates show that less than 10% of Americans can speak a second language. Can you imagine the job security that such a rare skill could bring? So, before you tell me that now is not the time to learn a language, think again... Oh and don't take it from me... look at some of these excerpts and their links:
The Advantages of Being Bilingual
- Breaking down words by sounds, such as C-A-T for cat
- Being able to use information in new ways
- Putting words into categories
- Coming up with solutions to problems
- Good listening skills
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