Myths and Facts about Multilingualism

Myths and Facts about Multilingualism is a book that challenges common misconceptions and provides evidence-based insights into the benefits and challenges of multilingualism. The book includes several chapters authored by experts in the field, covering topics such as vocabulary size in bilingual children, speech sound perception, literacy development, and the non-linguistic implications of multilingualism. The authors provide evidence that being bilingual does not necessarily imply having a reduced vocabulary compared to monolinguals, that bilingualism can enhance mental abilities and delay the onset of dementia, and that a multilingual approach to education can be beneficial for students' literacy development and non-linguistic learning outcomes. Additionally, the book addresses the persistent myth that children get confused or have delays when exposed to two languages from birth, and discusses recent findings that debunk this misconception. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of multilingualism and its implications for language development, education, and cognitive abilities.

Author: Julie Franck, Federico Faloppa, Theodoros Marinis

Publisher: TBR Books

Publication Date: Jan 15, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1636074847

ISBN-13: 9781636074849