An article in Italian in Corriere della Sera

Bilinguismo Studi italiani ne confermano i vantaggi

Funziona meglio il cervello poliglotta

Più capacità d’ attenzione e di relazione Maggior prontezza I piccoli bilingui focalizzano meglio i dettagli importanti, specie in situazioni che richiedono decisioni immediate

“La mamma di Eva è italiana, il papà americano. Eva ha meno di 4 anni, ma già capisce e parla entrambe le lingue dei genitori, anche se ogni tanto fa un po’ di confusione. Eva è di sicuro più fortunata di chi imparerà una seconda lingua sui libri e, stando a una ricerca pubblicata sui Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, il bilinguismo ha altri aspetti positivi: il cervello poliglotta, infatti,

Read the entire article in Italian here (© Corriere della Sera, 3 May 2009).

A blog post in Deadline

Two tongues are better than one, claim experts

By Karrie Gillett

“PEOPLE who learn to speak two languages from birth are the best at multi-tasking, a new study has revealed.

The research looked at adults who were raised as bilingual and tested their abilities to carry out different assignments

And results show that those who are fluent in more than one language are less prone to distraction. […]”

© Deadline, 18 February 2009

Read the entire article here.

In The Scotsman (1)

Study focuses on the minds of bilinguals

“A NEW study by researchers in Edinburgh could give teachers valuable insights into the way bilingual children think.

The study builds on previous research which shows that bilingual speakers find it easier to block out potential distractions, enabling them to focus better on a range of tasks. […]”

© The Scotsman, 18 February 2009

Read the entire article here.

An interview in Children in Scotland Magazine

Two are better than one

“Antonella Sorace explains how bilingualism might affect children and answers some questions about living and speaking with two languages.”

© Children in Scotland, January 2009

Read the entire interview here.

An article in L’Unione Sarda (1)

La diversità linguistica in Europa e in Sardegna

“E’ questo il tema dei lavori della Conferenza regionale della lingua sarda, in programma a Macomer dal 28 al 30 novembre. Un confronto con le realtà italiane e del Vecchio Continente. Previsti i dibattiti aperti al pubblico.

CAGLIARI, 26 NOVEMBRE 2008 – Il 28 novembre a Macomer prende avvio la Conferenza regionale della lingua sarda, che quest’anno avrà come tema “La diversità linguistica in Europa, Italia e Sardegna”. A partire dalle 9.30, nella sala riunioni del padiglione Castagna (via Ariosto 11), cominceranno i lavori dell’assise alla presenza delle autorità regionali e locali.”

Read the entire Italian news item here (© 26 November 2008).

In TES Magazine (1)

For the love of languages

“Edinburgh University has launched Bilingualism Matters, a free and online advice service for parents on the advantages of children learning multiple languages. It also addresses potential difficulties and common concerns, such as the impact on achievement at school. […]”

© TES, 17 October 2008

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Bilingualism Matters in The Journal

University to support bilingualism in education

University of Edinburgh unveils advice service on how to encourage learning languages from a young age

By Elisabeth Evans

“The University of Edinburgh has launched a new scheme to raise awareness the benefits for children with two languages.

Bilingualism Matters is a one-stop shop for families looking for information and advice on using multiple languages in everyday life, along with its challenges and benefits. […]”

© The Journal, 13 October 2008

Read the entire article here.

In University of Edinburgh’s eBulletin

The University is to offer new bilingualism service

“The University is launching a new service that will offer advice and information for the educators and parents of bilingual children.

Bilingualism Matters will use the latest language research to tackle issues or questions that parents or teachers may have. Antonella Sorace, Professor of Developmental Linguistics, who heads up the service, hopes it will raise awareness in schools and communities, as well as ease possible anxiety among parents.”

© eBulletin, University of Edinburgh, 28 September 2008

Read the entire announcement here.

In BBC News online

‘Two languages’ call for children

Children brought up speaking two languages benefit intellectually

“Ministers are being urged to do more to encourage children to speak two languages from a young age.
Edinburgh University and the Royal Society of Arts say research points to bilingual children being better at learning a wide range of subjects. […]”

© BBC, 21 February 2007

Read the entire article here.

In BBC News online

‘Two languages’ call for children

Children brought up speaking two languages benefit intellectually

“Ministers are being urged to do more to encourage children to speak two languages from a young age.
Edinburgh University and the Royal Society of Arts say research points to bilingual children being better at learning a wide range of subjects. […]”

© BBC, 21 February 2007

Read the entire article here.