ON THE EFFECTS OF AGE ON THE WAY WE LEARN LANGUAGES

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ON THE EFFECTS OF AGE ON THE WAY WE LEARN LANGUAGES Because of the effects of age on the way we learn language, we should consider how important it is to learn more than one language as soon as possible. Research shows that learning more than one language can stimulate growth in areas of the brain such as the hippo-campus and cerebral cortex, which results in better language skills overall. Being multilingual has also proven to build cognitive skills that are completely unrelated to language and can even prevent dementia. It’s also been proven to delay early onset Alzheimer’s disease symptoms by four year. This of course is related to being multilingual. Having conducted substantial amounts of research and analyzes, people should find value in learning more than one language because of the benefits it provides. Not only is multilingualism cross-culturally habitual, with 60-70% of the world’s population being multilingual, but being multilingual greatly improves a person’s mental and physical health. Research has shown that learning more than one language promotes better concentration, comprehension, memory retention, and multi-tasking. Being multilingual can even help prevent degenerative diseases. Having established this, learning another language, or even multiple languages, has easily proven itself to be beneficial. Thank you for reading! Works Cited: “The Advantages of Learning a Second Language.” Student Resources In Context, Gale, 16 Apr. 2015 Barber, E. J. W. “Language, Linguistics, and Literacy.” New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, edited by Maryanne Cline Horowitz, Vol. 3, Detroit, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2005, pp. 1231-38. Student Resources In Context. “Connectivity and Competition: Multilingualism in Ancient Italy 800-200 BC.” Mena Report, 29 Nov. 2018. General OneFile. DeKeyser, R. M. (2017). Age in Learning and Teaching Grammar. In the TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching (eds J. I. Liontas, T. International Association and M. DelliCarpini). doi:10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0106 Macías, Reynaldo F. “Bilingualism and Multilingualism.” New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, edited by Maryanne Cline Horowitz, vol. 1, Detroit, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2005, pp. 209-13. Student Resources in Context  — Accessed 9 Jan. 2019. “Multilingualism Education Unifies, Expert Says.” UWIRE Text, 9 Oct. 2018, p. 1. General OneFile. “TimesCast / Understanding Hyperpolyglots.” General OneFile, Gale, 9 Mar. 2012,  Accessed 11 Jan. 2019. Read More From This Writer All Post Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are ON THE EFFECTS OF AGE ON THE WAY WE LEARN LANGUAGES August 29, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING ANOTHER LANGUAGE July 29, 2019/No Comments THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING ANOTHER LANGUAGE – Part2 Continuing with children’s relationship with language, children learn “implicitly”, which means they Read More The Benefits of Learning Another  Language – Part1 June 29, 2019/No Comments The Benefits of Learning Another  Language – Part1 Linguistics is the study of language and all its aspects. Questions of Read More Load More End of Content.

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MIRA LATINO, CHECK OUT THESE PLACES BEFORE THE SUMMER MOVE ON!

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MIRA LATINO, CHECK OUT THESE PLACES BEFORE THE SUMMER MOVE ON! This summer, at least before its over, make sure to visit some of the places I’m recommending for you to visit and experience. What’s a summer without visiting Buffalo’s unique places this season? 1: Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside, Buffalo, N.Y. (https://buffalozoo.org): Beautiful 23.5 acre zoo, one of the oldest in the US, includes lions, tigers, bison’s, giraffes, elephants, exotic birds, sea lions; an inside reptile exhibit; an exotic bird indoor exhibits, and more. 2: Canalside (https://www.canalsidebufflo.com/): Take a nice long walk at Canalside Buffalo’s Waterfront, there’s the giant sandbox called the beach, games tables, playground, boat rentals, biking, boat tours, and eating, activities for the entire family. 3: Tifft Nature Preserve ((http://www.tifft.org/): 264 acres, along with  5 miles of nature trails, home to ponds,, marshes, and woodlands, great for long walks, hiking, exploring and bird watching; learn about the flora, and fauna. 4: Buffalo Botanical Gardens (https//buffalogarden.com/): You don’t have to get right out into the mountains or plains to enjoy what mother nature has created! You can have a beautiful experience right in the heart of New York State, a natural historic site, so kids can not only play, but learn a great deal too 5: Buffalo Harbor State Park (http://parks.ny.gov/191/details.aspx):  First state park in Buffalo, boasting beautiful views of Lake Erie, home to a 1,100 slip marina, a restaurant, boat launches, personal watercraft launches, fish cleaning station, and a beach for strolling and sunbathing, a nautical themed playground great for kids of all ages. 6: Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park (https://buffalonavalpark.org/): The largest inland naval park in the U.S. featuring several decommissioned U.S. Naval vessels; USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and the USS Croaker which are all open for tours. Located at Buffalo’s waterfront, the park includes indoor museum exhibits that are great for families, groups, and events; and don’t forget to visit our memorial dedicated to our Latino soldiers. 7: Adventure Landing (https:buffalo.adventurelanding.com/): Take your children to Adventure Landing for a round of  mini-golf or indoors, enjoy the arcade (more than 60 games), and there’s also a Teddy Bear Factory, where children can create their own teddy Bear. 8: Buffalo Bison’s (https://www.mil.com/buffalo/ballpark/sahlen-field): Cheer and root for the minor league in a stadium seating as you munch on pop-corn and enjoy a cold beer, along with family and friends. 9: Buffalo Harbor Cruises (https://www.buffaloboatcruises.com): Allow yourself to enjoy a boat cruise along the Erie canal, and enjoy the distant view of the city of Buffalo’s skyline. 10: Kelkenberg Farm (http://www.kelkenbergfarm.com/): A family operated business open for educational tours, family visits, large events and group parties for all ages year-round; a real livestock and horse farm that has been welcoming farm visitors since 1980. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports MIRA LATINO, CHECK OUT THESE PLACES BEFORE THE SUMMER MOVE ON! August 25, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More Absentee Slumlords June 25, 2019/No Comments Absentee Slumlords We have a serious issue going on in this city regarding absentee slumlords within the Ellicott district and Read More

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Perception & Perspective

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Perception & Perspective Let’s begin by knowing that perception in its definition means the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. This is particularly important because we all have this awareness in our own specific capabilities which leads me to think of how one’s perspective can alter the outcome of what is originally perceived. Perspective’s meaning is an attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. So, it is simple to understand that a person’s perspective directly influences their perception and vice versa. I bring this up because in today’s age of cyberspace, and virtually unlimited data access on the internet, our points of view can be easily skewed or tailored by how we surf the web. Oftentimes, our accounts on our cell phones and tablets can tailor what we see first in our internet searches. This is typically automatically done by our previous search history on our mobile devices associated with that account. An issue I can see arising from this convenient tool is that it doesn’t leave much room for random thought processes as the norm. I’m not saying you cannot surf outside of suggested content but with our busy American culture and multi-tasking tendencies, there is more of a chance to be led to just read what “pops up”. I think in some ways that tool is helpful, but if not careful, especially for the younger generations, perhaps we won’t get exposure to other points of view based on what we’re seeing on the internet. So today, let’s take the time to be mindful of all dynamics or contents that may be available so we can come together. Read More From This Writer All Post Business Culture Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Perception & Perspective August 24, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More YO SOY 3RD GENERACION BORICUA July 24, 2019/No Comments YO SOY 3RD GENERACION BORICUA Yes, the title is indeed alluding to how I, Ruthy Harris, am a third-generation Puerto Read More FORWARD DIRECTION June 24, 2019/No Comments FORWARD DIRECTION I’ve always wondered why in my past I hadn’t succeeded in a way I considered a triumph. I Read More

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