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Additive Bilingualism: Expand Your Mind, Keep Your Roots

Additive Bilingualism: Expand Your Mind, Keep Your Roots

The Foundational Definition of Additive Bilingualism Additive bilingualism describes a specific sociolinguistic circumstance wherein an individual or a speaking community adopts a second language (L2) or dialect without experiencing any resulting threat or diminution to the presence, status, or functional use of their original native language (L1). This linguistic development is characterized by the notion […]

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