The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Test your knowledge on the cognitive benefits of being bilingual based on the BBC Ideas video.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

What is the main benefit of being bilingual according to the video? Video Reference:
"Learning new languages is an exercise of the mind. It improves our concentration, problem solving, m..."

Timestamp: 0:30

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

True or false: Being bilingual can help people recover better after a stroke. Video Reference:
"As well as delaying the onset of dementia, bilingual people have been shown to recover significantly..."

Timestamp: 1:30

Q3 Advanced 3 pts

Which of the following are benefits of being bilingual according to the video? (Select all that apply) Video Reference:
"It was the first study which suggested that bilingual people - people who speak more than one langua..."

Timestamp: 1:00

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Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

True or false: Learning a new language later in life is more challenging but can also have greater benefits. Video Reference:
"Because learning languages later in life can be more challenging, the benefits can also be greater...."

Timestamp: 2:00

Q5 Intermediate 2 pts

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of being bilingual mentioned in the video? Video Reference:
"It improves our concentration, problem solving, memory, and in turn our creativity...."

Timestamp: 0:30

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