Maniya Sanif Hasanova

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF BILINGUALISM ON THE HUMAN BRAIN

Abstract. In this article, you will get acquainted with bilingualism, its essence and types. The article also contains extensive information about the negative and positive aspects of knowing two languages ​​​​for the human brain, the mechanism of development of cognitive processes and the life of a person.

Keywords: bilingualism, bilingualism, age of language acquisition, level of language knowledge, language status and learning environment, higher mental functions