THE BENEFITS OF BILINGUALISM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Keywords:
bilingualism, early childhood, cognitive development, language skills, social and emotional benefits, methods.Abstract
This article aims to examine the concept of bilingualism and to analyze its major benefits in early childhood, including cognitive development, social and emotional growth, and future career opportunities. Furthermore, the article discusses the importance of introducing a second language at an early age in the context of an increasingly globalized world, where multilingual abilities are becoming essential.
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