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The Benefits of Learning another Language
The Benefits of Learning another Language
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How many languages are spoken around the world?
over 10,000
over 7,000
Nearly 100
Four
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The benefits of learning a new language include
Higher vocabulary scores.
Higher reading comprehension scores.
Higher ACT and SAT scores.
Higher math scores.
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True or False: Bilingual peoples' brains look different from monolingual peoples'.
True
False
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Why are kids better at learning languages?
Because their brains have plasticity.
Because they only use half their brains.
Because they're cooler.
Because their brains are soft and flexible.
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Multi-lingual people are better at multi-tasking.
False
True
6
What is a neurolinguist?
A brain scientist
Someone who learns a new language
Someone who eats brains
Someone who studies language in the brain
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What word means to speak only one language?
monolingual
bilingual
trilingual
multilingual
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What is the left hemisphere of the brain better at?
language
imagination
logic
emotion and feelings
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What percentage of the world is able to speak English?
75%
100% - why are we bothering to learn another language?
50%
25%
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What is NOT true about bilingual people?
They can talk to people in other countries.
Their brain looks different from a monolingual person.
They can make more money.
They have a harder time traveling around the world.
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Which hemisphere is better at imagination and creativity?
left brain
right brain
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Can anyone become proficient (be successful at learning) in a language?
Definitely!
No!
YES!
Of course!
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What do scientists call the two sides of the brain?
neurons
halves
sides
hemispheres
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Being bilingual can help me earn more money.
False
True
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Learning another language helps you improve your English.
True
False
