INTRODUCTION

Bilingualism is the ability to speak two languages fluently, to communicate with people of different languages and cultures, and to generate new opportunities.

The European Commission (2006) states that "56% of the inhabitants of European countries speak a second language" (p. 6), giving an idea of how extensive bilingualism is, on the other hand, in North America 35% of the population in Canada is bilingual and 18% - 20% in the USA. 

Many countries have many types of languages and host one or two languages with which they communicate, hence the name bilingualism and multilingualism.

In this blog, we will explore the difference between being bilingual and bicultural, as well as look at some examples, and explain the implications of being bicultural and/or bilingual.

Let's explore together the wonders and opportunities of speaking more than one language!