What does it mean to be bilingual? What are the different types of bilingualism?

Is it possible for anyone to become bilingual or multilingual? And how can you become bilingual in English and your native language?

Hopefully this episode will answer a few of these questions and introduce the concept of bilingualism to all of you!

Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/04/15/292-what-does-bilingual-actually-mean-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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Vocabulary List

Bilingualism (Noun): The ability to use two languages well.
Lingua franca (Noun): A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages.
Proficiency (Noun): Skill or expertise in a particular field or subject.
Simultaneous (Adjective): Occurring, existing, or done at the same time.
Dominant (Adjective): Having power or influence over others.
Sequential (Adjective): Happening in a particular order or sequence.
Balanced (Adjective): Having equal proportions of different elements.

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292. What Does Bilingual Actually Mean? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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