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Is bilingualism good for our children?

Is bilingualism good for our children?

The Department of Canadian Heritage estimates 2.7 million students in Canada are learning English or French as a second language. Since the introduction of the first Official Languages Act, parents have asked questions about the benefits of bilingualism. They want to know if learning two languages is really a good thing for their children. Does learning a second language interfere with learning a first language? What can children truly gain from being bilingual? For answers to these and other questions, see Bilingualism in Canada - Making the Right Education Choice for Your Child (www).