Early language learning: bilingualism

Abstract

The 21st century is characterized as the great revolution of language learning because of the necessity to communicate and either to become a well-prepared person in a world where globalisation is a current issue. The complete acquisition of a second language is a complex task that needs ability, attention, and linguistic skills. For it, the necessity of learning a second language turns into a forced and difficult task for the individual and even more difficult if the intention is to achieve a solid, beneficial and complete learning. This final project does a general bibliographical review of the most relevant aspects of the acquisition of a second language and the benefits of learning from childhood. The bilingual and multilingual ability that some learners portray and the different mechanisms to become a proficiency learner are some of the key aspects developed through this bibliographical review.