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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > culture and diversity > international bilingualism

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international bilingualism  

Definition

  • Bilingualism is the ability to speak two languages fluently. Effectively bilingual persons can switch easily from one language to another and can distinguish the context in which they could use each one (Fantini, 1985). [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Bilingualism, International]

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