The Benefits of being Bilingual

Education:

• Achieve higher in the curriculum and perform better in exams
• Learning a second language at an early age helps children develop an ear for languages as they get older
• Children in Welsh-medium education do just as well, if not better, in English as children in English Medium education.
• Can improve brain power, keeping your brain healthy and sharp. It can improve your Child’s multitasking skill, attention control problem solving and creativity.

Career:

• Improves competitiveness in the job market
• Extra skill to put on your application form

Bilingual people earn an average of 11% more

Life/Culture:

• Increases awareness of other cultures
• Raising children bilingually may help them acknowledge their culture and heritage as well as develop a strong personal identity.
• Improve social life, speaking a second language opens up a whole new range of social opportunities and can enhance your social skills and confidence.

Health:

• Recent studies have revealed that bilingual people’s brains age more slowly and therefore they live longer and more satisfying lives.