EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF MULTILINGUALISM ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT.
Keywords:
Bilingualism, executive control, cognitive development, simultaneous, Alzheimer, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, dementia, neurodegenerative diseases,Abstract
This article describes that, multilingualism is the ability to communicate in multiple languages, has become increasingly common due to globalization, migration, and intercultural exchanges. Researchers and educators have long studied the impact of multilingualism on language development, examining its cognitive, linguistic, and socio-cultural effects. This paper explores how multilingualism influences language acquisition, cognitive abilities, academic performance, and cultural adaptability, drawing from various studies and scholarly sources.
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