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Great communication and social skills are an indicator of success and happiness in life. You probably already know that knowing more than one language is likely to help your child succeed academically. But you may not know about all the social benefits they'll reap. Broader Perspective Research has shown that exposure to multiple languages promotes more effective communication. In the study, researchers looked at two groups: kids raised in homes with either one or multiple languages spoken. They found that children raised in multilingual environments were better able to take another person's perspective, while the other children had difficulty completing...

You may be familiar with the academic and other benefits of being bilingual. But did you know you might actually experience better relationships after learning a second language? There are so many unexpected bonuses to knowing more than one language! Read on to find out how being bilingual could improve your connections with loved ones. Better Connections When people take the time to learn more than one language, they usually find they have an easier time remembering things. What an amazing benefit to being bilingual! When it comes to relationships, this means that you’ll be more likely to remember details...

  Although it’s not one of the most studied languages, the Portuguese language is special in many ways. It’s worth noting that it’s the ninth most spoken language across the globe! No matter what country you’re in, you’re sure to bump into someone who’s familiar with Portuguese. Here are some fun facts about this interesting language. There’s no stopping its growth. Portuguese is one of the fastest growing European languages today! It’s true, the only European language that’s growing more quickly is English. Portuguese might be one of the most common second-languages in the near future! It’s a romance language....