Bilingualism Sentence Examples

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  • Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in two different languages.

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  • Simultaneous bilingualism occurs when a child learns both languages at the same time.

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  • Language acquisition is very similar for monolingual and bilingual children, although some experts view bilingualism as a specialized case of language development.

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  • Sequential bilingualism occurs when children use their knowledge of and experience with a first language to rapidly acquire a second language.

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  • Research indicates that there are numerous advantages to bilingualism.

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  • In the United States bilingualism is assumed to mean English and another language, often Spanish.

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  • Throughout much of the world, bilingualism is the norm for both children and adults.

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