in their community. Many other issues similar to this have sprouted over the years. It is because they do not understand what it means to be bilingual and the benefits which they may receive upon acquiring a second language (L2). As the issues pertaining to bilingualism increase‚ it is necessary for everyone to know the tremendous benefits of becoming bilingual. “Bilingualism is the ability to speak and use two languages.” (Saunders‚ 1988; Hyltenstam & Obler‚ 1989). It also refers to the use of
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“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way”(Smith‚ 2013). Speaking other languages in America can open doors to the future. When a person has the ability or skill to speak a language other than English‚ he becomes more marketable in the job force such as teaching‚ customer service‚ and telemarketing. Bilingualism also brings further awareness to the cultures of others‚ and one can learn about different religions‚ traditions‚ art and music‚ and government
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There are many different reasons why immigrants come to the United States and other places. Immigrants can be beneficial to us or they can cause problems. A major benefit of immigrants is that most come to work which helps the economy grow. These workers range from people helping in the agriculture fields to specialized professionals and businesses. These legal immigrants also help the country by paying taxes‚ new ideas‚ and helping the economy. However‚ immigrants can cause big problems that sometimes
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In Healing Moves‚ Dr. Mitchell and Carol Krucoff write‚ “Age-related declines in muscle and bone mass...can lead to frailty and fracture--the prior reason old folks wind up in nursing homes.” If you don’t want to spend your later years resting in a nursing home losing your independence and draining you or your family’s financial resources‚ you need to do something to remain independent. According to numerous studies and aging manuals that “something” is strength training
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smart home is an application of computing to the home environment and it is monitored by ambient intelligence to provide services and facilitate remote home control. This paper presents an overview of previous research on smart home as well as the related technologies. A brief discussion about smart homes and their interrelationships is presented here. It describes combined information about sensors‚ communication protocols‚ multimedia devices‚ and systems‚ which are widely used in smart home implementation
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Healthcare Benefits Meghan Stanley South University Identify and discuss the various types of private and/or social insurance available in and through your state and local government. Relate the application of social insurance to consumers based on their social and economic status using the profiles listed below. For which demographic(s) do gaps exist in your area? You can use the Internet and sites such as www.cms.gov for statistical data by state to locate this information. Do you feel
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In chapter 15‚ The Cauliflower Robbery‚ Yogananda has harvested 6 cauliflowers that he is proud to share with Sri Yukteswar. As the disciples are called out to go march‚ Sri Yukteswar questions Yogananda about whether he locked the door to the Ashram or not. Yogananda carelessly replies that he "thinks so." In teaching a lesson‚ Sri Yukteswar relates thoughts with a peasant and has him steal one of Yogananda’s cauliflowers. Much like the way a radio operates‚ Sri Yukteswar’s thoughts vibrate in radio
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As I lay on my bed I started to reminisce about how the farm used to look. The farm was distant from all the noise almost as if deserted from society. It was not a fancy house but everything that surrounded it contributes to that special feeling of home. Every summer when I would visit I remembered that it had a tall burgundy fence around it and a very long path to get to the main house. When I would arrive at the farm‚ I knew that it was special the smell was something unexplainable and unordinary
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states the obvious; exercising will reduce the risk of many diseases including Coronary Artery Disease. It is considered the nation’s leading cause of death. The small unit offers many benefits to your health‚ but it also expands on the design and many features available. The article also speaks on the benefits and definitions of "Minimal‚ Brisk‚ Walking‚ and Accumulated". It emphasizes these words to show the reader how easy it is to complete 30 minutes of walking. It provides some amazing statistics
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their anglophone colleagues. The benefits of bilingualism never end‚ but one of the main would be how beneficial a second language is with our learning capabilities and out long-term memories. Being able to speak another language fluently is remarkable and also incredibly good for your brain. Studies are showing that a bilingual brain is more nimble‚ responsive‚ better able to resolve conflicts and even able to resist Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia longing. While knowing a second language benefits your brain
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