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Facts about multilingualism

Facts About Multilingualism

Advantages of Multilingualism in Children

  • Multilingual children possess numerous advantages in educational settings, as they can understand and utilize two or more languages or dialects.
  • Contrary to common belief, learning multiple languages does not lead to confusion among children; instead, it enhances cognitive flexibility.

Home Language and English Learning

  • Maintaining a home language significantly benefits the process of learning English for multilingual children.
  • It is acceptable for children to switch between their different languages, which aids in their overall language development.
  • Children who have a strong foundation in their home language tend to learn English more effectively within school environments.
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Multilingualism is a strength. More than one in four Australian children speak a language other than English at the age of starting school. Being multilingual has many advantages, including improved learning at school, social skills, self-confidence, and cognitive development. The two animated videos aim to empower families to maintain home language. The Language and Literacy team provides a range of resources encompassing evidence-based research, to enable educators, families and home tutors to support children’s development of language, reading and writing. Visit https://readingwritingcentre.education.qld.gov.au/ for more information.