bilingualism

Question 1

how bilingualism works in the brain=

Answer 1

different languages are processed by different areas in the brain (some overlap)

there are primary and secondary language specific regions
these are often found in frontal and posterior lobes

Question 2

benefits of bilingualism=

Answer 2

critical period hypothesis= children learn language easily due to plasticity in the brain

• creates higher density of grey matter (more sensory neurons and synapses)
• can delay the onset of Alzheimer by 5 years
• strengthens the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex

Question 3

compound bilingual

Answer 3

developing 2 linguistic codes at the same time

Question 4

coordinate bilingual

Answer 4

working with 2 sets of concepts

e.g. learning english in school but speaking spanish at home and with friends

Question 5

subordinate bilingual

Answer 5

learning a secondary language by filtering it through their primary language