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Live chat software can be the most effective mode to personalize the online shopping experience for all the customers. Most of the business experts believe that addition of live chat can increase online sales. Being inspired by all these benefits, most of the online entrepreneurs add live chat software on their business websites.

Being bilingual. Nice article and infographic.

More on the same topic: www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/08/bilingual-brain-cognitive-flexibility_n_2432948.html

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Social Networking to Improve Conversation in Secondary Modern Foreign Languages

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I could see this being used to convince my colleagues of all the benefits of blogging

"For a considerable time already there has been discussion within scientific circles about whether knowing and using multiple languages could possibly have positive effects on the human brain and thinking. There have been a number of international studies on the subject, which indicate that the ability to use more than one language brings an individual a considerable advantage."

Every now and again, a book comes along that should be compulsory reading. This is one of those books. It is designed for students for whom English is a second language and plan to study in an English speaking country, however all students can benefit from reading relevant sections of this book. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate a thorough knowledge of this topic and an empathic understanding of the problems confronting students from a variety of countries.

Wheeler reports on findings that "Speaking two languages confers lifelong cognitive rewards that spread far beyond the improved ability to communicate" (¶1), and "The chief benefit of being bilingual is stronger 'executive control,' ... the chief building block of higher thought" (¶5). Wheeler, David L. (2011). Being bilingual: beneficial workout for the brain. Chronicle of Higher Education, Research: February 20, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011. from http://chronicle.com/article/Being-Bilingual-Beneficial/126462/

Links between studying second languages and cognitive benefits.

A downloadable list of careers that benefit from employees having a 2nd language and a number of videos on the topic as well

Interesting but unfortunately in flash, without making flash accessible to blind users. And there is no motive for having this information in flash to begin with: even signted users would benefit more from a normal html version of it.

provides overview, includes link to Full research report

The author provides in-depth advice on learning a language, taking language courses and the benefits of learning a second language. In this book you will discover the various types of course available, examine your learning style, and find the type of course which best suits you.

very interesting!