Some Children Grow Up in a Bilingual Environment, Learning Two

question 25

Essay

Some children grow up in a bilingual environment, learning two languages about equally well. Describe the two disadvantages and one primary advantage to bilingualism identified in the chapter.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

Giving up on possible rewards from various other options by selecting a single alternative.

Absolute Advantage

A condition in which a country, individual, or company can produce a particular good or service at a lower cost in terms of labor and resources than other entities.

Compasses

Navigation instruments used for determining direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles.

Specialize And Trade

The economic practice where individuals or entities focus on the production of a limited range of goods or services to gain efficiency and then trade with others to meet their needs.