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Why being bilingual is good for your brain

Liz Blamire

27th October 2023

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Happy Friday, especially if you are bilingual!

Being bilingual means you can speak two (or more) languages fluently. The most recent evidence tells us that being bilingual is good for your brain. For example, it could delay the onset of dementia by 4 and half years!

Why being bilingual is good for your brain (BBC Ideas)

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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