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Speaking of Psychology

Speaking of Psychology

Encore: The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD

Dec 31, 2025 · 46m

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More than half the world’s population speaks more than one language. Viorica Marian, PhD, of Northwestern University, talks about why speaking multiple languages may have far-reaching cognitive benefits, how the bilingual brain processes language, and how the languages we speak shape the way we think and perceive the world. Originally aired March 1, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices