{"id":27045,"date":"2023-11-06T19:12:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T18:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=27045"},"modified":"2023-11-12T11:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-12T10:20:40","slug":"being-bilingual-is-good-for-the-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2023\/11\/being-bilingual-is-good-for-the-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Bilingual Is Good for the Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>B2 &#8211; Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being bilingual is like having a mental superpower. It&#8217;s not just about being able to order a croissant in French or salsa dance in Spanish; it actually does wonders for your brain. Research suggests that bilingualism can enhance cognitive abilities, improve problem-solving skills, and even delay the onset of certain age-related diseases. So, it&#8217;s not just about knowing two languages; it&#8217;s about giving your brain a serious workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video and be able to answer the questions that follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nzHY-muy2Mw?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the word <strong><em>&#8220;suppress&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> mean? &#8220;<em>Bilingualism has been shown to <strong>suppress<\/strong> the decline of cognitive functions as individuals age.<\/em>&#8221; Use the word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the phrase <strong><em>&#8220;the onset of&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> mean? &#8220;<em><strong>The onset of<\/strong> neurodegenerative diseases may be delayed by the cognitive benefits of being bilingual.<\/em>&#8221; Make one sentence using this idiom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does <strong><em>&#8220;cognitive reserve&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> mean? &#8220;<em>Developing a strong <strong>cognitive reserve<\/strong> through bilingualism can provide a buffer against age-related cognitive decline.<\/em>&#8221; Make one sentence using this phrase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are some massive real-world implications of bilingualism?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s your take on the idea that being bilingual can enhance problem-solving skills and cognitive flexibility?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In your opinion, how valuable is the ability to suppress the onset of cognitive decline through bilingualism?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you believe that developing a cognitive reserve through being bilingual is a significant advantage in today&#8217;s fast-paced and demanding world? 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