Many Anglo-Australians lament speaking only one language when they travel overseas. But now we know being bilingual pays big dividends - culturally and cognitively. From bilingual babies to slowing the deterioration of Alzheimer’s, three leading psycholinguists join Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National (Australia) to share their striking research. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2011/3164263.htm
All In The Mind - 19 March 2011 - Your fabulous bilingual brain!
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