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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

The are innumerable advantages to speaking more than one language, benefits that many have commented on recently in the national and international press. Below are links to stories that discuss how being bilingual can help you in your career and in your life.

"Why Bilinguals Are Smarter," by Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. The New York Times, March 17, 2012.

"Reducing the Impact of Language Barriers." Forbes, 2011.

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