Being Bilingual is Good for the Brain

It is very beneficial to speak more than one language, because it may assist you to achieve a higher math score, earn a higher salary and accept other cultures. Additionally, scientists have scaled that it contributes positively towards our memory, decision making, and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Speaking multiple languages also promotes brain activity resulting in focused thought and problem solving, and it can delay dementia which may be affected by their ability to switch between tasks.

Languages Spoken in Australia

The pie graph and the bar graph above show that majority of Australian speak English, and there are also other minority languages spoken including Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Greek and Cantonese.