It’s the last day of 2023! 🪅 To celebrate, we highlight research on the relationship between bilingualism and working memory, brought to us by our fantastic undergraduate research assistant @amandap._.feng 🌟
Working memory plays an integral role in language processing and learning. Folks who are learning two languages often have more demands placed on their working memory as a result of the constant need to inhibit and switch between languages - however, these demands can be beneficial in the long run, resulting in increased working memory capacity. Think of it like a muscle 🧠 💡 Swipe to learn more!
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Feliz año a todos! To more learning all things in the bilingual mind in 2024! 💫
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