In an interconnected world, speaking more than one language is becoming increasingly common. Approximately one-fifth of Americans speak a non-English language at home, and globally, as many as two-thirds of children are brought up bilingual. Research suggests that the growing numbers of bilingual speakers may have an advantage that goes beyond communication: It turns out that being bilingual is also good for your brain.

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"The WordReference Dictionaries are free online translation dictionaries. The most popular dictionaries are the Spanish Dictionary, French Dictionary and the Italian Dictionary."

"This 30 second public service announcements features young children telling why learning languages is important"

very interesting article from National Geographic - "brain-imaging studies have shown that music activates many diverse parts of the brain, including an overlap in where the brain processes music and language"

"The Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) is the oldest (1954) multi-language association of pre-kindergarten through university teachers in the country. Although nominally a regional association, its activities, publications, and annual conference attract participants from around the country and the globe. Currently, about 40 states and 10 foreign countries send a total of 2,500 educators to the Northeast Conference each year."

"The National Network for Early Language Learning (NNELL) is an educational community providing leadership in support of successful early language learning and teaching."

"The Connecticut Council of Language Teachers advocates world language learning for all students at all grade levels supports teacher and student activities that demonstrate language teaching and learning, and recognizes the success of teachers and students in world languages."

Resources for Foreign Language advocacy.

"The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 9,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry."