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The Bilingual Brain

And What It Tells Us About the Science of Language

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The Bilingual Brain

Written by: Albert Costa, John W. Schwieter - translator
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Bilingual Brain by Albert Costa.

How do two languages coexist in the same brain?

Why is it possible to forget a language?

What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual?

Over half of the world's population is bilingual, and yet this fascinating, complex ability is understood by few. In The Bilingual Brain, leading expert Albert Costa explores the science of language through a wide range of cutting-edge studies and examples from South Korea to Spain and Canada. Looking at the development of the brain from infancy to old age, Costa shows us the impact of bilingualism on everyday life: from a bilingual's ability to multitask and make decisions to the way in which they interact with those around them.

An absorbing examination of an extraordinary skill, The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Albert Costa, John W. Schwieter (P)2019 Penguin Audio Linguistics Psychology Science Social Sciences Human Brain
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Amazing resource for speech pathologists

I loved that the information in this book is based on scientific findings that are well explained and balanced with the methodology when needed. Very important read for anyone working with bilingual kids or raising them!

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