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Why do bilingual speakers find switching languages so easy? Neuroscience has the answer

A number of 'goodbye' messages in multiple languages.

Bilinguals often mix their two languages together as they converse with one another. Image: Unsplash/ Jacquelin Brandwayn

James Devitt
Deputy Director of Media Relations , New York University
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Two thirds of Europeans claim to be bilingual. Image: Statista
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