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How can we support kids in learning more than one language?

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imageThose who know more than one language have a competitive edge.The LEAF Project, CC BY-SA

There is little doubt that knowing more than one language carries tremendous advantages.

Young bilinguals are known to be flexible thinkers and better problem solvers. They have a competitive edge in the labor market, with those fluent...

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