![[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins [COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716024230_DualLanguageProgra.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins
Bilingual children are open to a wider opportunity to connect to vast information, opinions, and cultural insights ahead of their first language.
Sat May 18 2024
![The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705809023_foreignlanguage.jpg)
The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies
There is a high demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals to cater the needs of international business and communication.
Sun Jan 21 2024
![[OPINION] Striving for true bilingualism: Time to get serious [OPINION] Striving for true bilingualism: Time to get serious](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-10/61539703132_950x600.jpg)
[OPINION] Striving for true bilingualism: Time to get serious
Instead of beating about the English bush, the Minister of Education must have the courage and political will to introduce bold reforms to strengthen English education.
Thu Jan 10 2019
![For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41503647391_izzaizelan.jpg)
For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar
Among those chosen to pursue their postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom as beneficiaries of the Chevening scholarship for the 2017/2018 academic year is Astro AWANI's Izza Izelan.
Fri Aug 25 2017
![Bilingual children better at problem solving according to new study Bilingual children better at problem solving according to new study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51451022603_ChildrenToys.jpg)
Bilingual children better at problem solving according to new study
A Canadian study has found a new benefit to being bilingual, with children who speak two languages better at problem solving than monolingual children.
Sat Feb 06 2016
![UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41441697995_UPSR.jpg)
UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed
Malaysian Examination Board has been instructed to investigate claim that UPSR candidates in several Chinese national-type schools in Penang were not allowed to answer in English and Malay.
Tue Sep 08 2015
![Exposure to two languages benefits babies' brains: study Exposure to two languages benefits babies' brains: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/51409816120_295x200.jpg)
Exposure to two languages benefits babies' brains: study
The cognitive advantages of exposure to two languages are significant and reveal themselves early on, regardless of the languages spoken.
Thu Sep 04 2014
![Infants distinguish between languages Infants distinguish between languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/81361002963_295x200.jpg)
Infants distinguish between languages
Even before they can talk, infants as young as seven months who grow up in bilingual homes acquire a special ability to distinguish between languages, researchers said on Thursday.
Sat Feb 16 2013
![Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/81357746093_120x90.jpg)
Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas
A bilingual science fiction film, 3Genius, produced by a local company, is set to hit 160 cinemas in India during the April school holidays.
Wed Jan 09 2013