Quiz · Multilingual Childhoods

Question 1What is the main idea of the listening?

Schools should teach only one language to children Growing up with several languages is a valuable gift Mixing languages always confuses young children Children should stop using home languages early

Question 2What does recent research suggest about bilingual children?

Their brains develop remarkable mental flexibility They learn to read more slowly than others They become confused between their languages They should study only one language at school

Question 3Why does the speaker say a language is more than a practical tool?

It is difficult for most children to learn It carries songs, jokes, and childhood memories It helps children get better school results It is needed for travelling to other countries