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Being bilingual is great. But it may not boost some brain functions

Knowing a second language didn’t come with better attention control, a study of U.S. kids finds

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SWITCHING  In a large study of 4,524 U.S. kids, bilingualism didn’t come with obvious benefits to certain thinking skills.

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By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Advantages of speaking a second language are obvious: easier logistics when traveling, wider access to great literature and, of course, more people to talk with.