在这个教育问责的时代, 政策制定者和管理者, 还有父母, are increasingly demanding to know what research studies show regarding the benefits of language learning. We will identify some of the major correlation studies that highlight how language learners benefit from their experiences. 浏览以下链接，了解这些领域的具体研究.

学术成就

语言学习与更高的学术成就相关

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能力及熟练程度

Students acquire competence in second language while maintaining proficiency

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阅读能力

Language learning is beneficial in the development of students’ reading abilities.

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技术转移

语言学习者将技能从一种语言转移到另一种语言

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语言意识

There is a correlation between second language learning and increased linguistic awareness

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科学假设

Language learners have improved ability to hypothesize in science

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社会经济情况

语言学习对所有学生都有好处

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打印的意识

Second language development improves development of print awareness

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语言的代理

Translating for family improves academic performance and self-efficacy

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考试成绩

语言学习可以获得更高的SAT和ACT分数

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大学的性能

High school language study may result in higher academic performance at the college level

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认知的好处

认知能力

早期语言学习可以提高认知能力

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语言学习资源的好处

认知，学术， & 早期语言学习的态度益处

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增强认知发展和能力

Bilingualism Correlates with 增强认知发展和能力

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与年龄相关的认知丧失

Correlation Between Bilingualism and Age-Related Cognitive Losses

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双语和智力

双语与认知任务的注意控制

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双语和元语言技能

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记忆能力

双语能力和记忆能力

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解决问题的能力

双语能力和解决问题的能力

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提高了语言和空间能力

双语认知发展研究

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双语的好处与文献综述

Benefits of Bilingualism by Investigating Reviews of Literature

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文化态度与信仰

Language Learners develop a more positive attitude to speakers of that language

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语言教育人人受益

Students aren’t the only ones who benefit from language learning. The benefits of teaching and learning language extend throughout society and our world.

- Young people are most open to learning about new languages and cultures
- Early language study leads to long sequence programs and proficiency
- 尽早开始有助于添加更多的语言
- 语言学习帮助孩子发展认知能力
- Language learning leads to greater understanding of other cultures
- Increasing language proficiency opens more opportunities in secondary study
- Language study enhances problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- The skills required in learning a language transer to other academic subjects and improved performance in those subjects
- Developing proficiency in other languages broadens career options
- Skills in languages other than English make those not bound for postsecondary study more attractive employment candidates in a wide range of careers where communicating with diverse customers is necessary
- Good language achievement enhances a studen’ts college prospects and opens paths for a wider range of college-level fields of study
- The postsecondary experience can be greatly enhanced by study abroad and travel abroad programs when students have multilingual skills.
- 这是最后的职业准备, where language proficiency will greatly enhance their employment and future career prospects.
- Knowing another language will expose postsecondary students to career fields they might not have known about without this academic background.
- Solid language programs make the community and its schools more attractive to potential residents and employers.
- These programs contribute to a more diverse population and enhance the cultural experiences of all citizens.
- Offering language programs addresses the concerns and demands of parents in the community.
- Encouraging language learning helps develop a more valuable employment pool with contemporary skills.
- Acquisition of language skills increases business opportunities with minority groups within the community.
- Broader language skills help to improve the community by minimizing language barriers and building cross-cultural understanding.

就业能力和世界语言

信息图表就业技能+世界语言

信息图表 showing how world language learners develop the skills identified in the 就业技能 Framework for Career and Technical Education (CTE).

文档(PDF) 就业技能

ACTFL’s 专业学习 Committee outlines correlation to language learning and Career and Technical Education (CTE) 就业技能 Framework.

报告 Making Languages Our Business 报告: Addressing Foreign Language Demand Among U.S. 雇主

Study-based report indicating an urgent and growing demand for language skills in the workplace.

T感谢Amanda Kibler和Sandy Philipose, Graduate 研究 Assistants of Guadalupe Valdés at Stanford University, 协助编写这些研究报告.

This information is not designed to provide a comprehensive review of the research studies available but has been compiled to highlight the benefits of language learning.

按主题划分的资源

研究发现

学术成就

认知的好处

文化态度与信仰

语言教育人人受益

就业能力和世界语言