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Oct
21
The Bilingual Brain: Unlocking Nature’s Superpower
NYC
October 21, 2025
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6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
In-Person
Talks
Pine Street School - 25 Pine St, NY, NY 10005
Doors open at 5:30 PM, event begins at 6:00 PM

What if your brain had a hidden superpower—one that could sharpen focus, delay aging, and even reshape how you see the world? Science reveals that bilingualism does just that. In this engaging program, we explore how speaking two or more languages doesn't just help with communication—it actually changes how your brain works for the better.  From faster decision-making and enhanced multitasking to a surprising resistance to cognitive decline, the bilingual brain is a marvel of neuroplasticity. Bilingual people are constantly choosing which language to use, often without even realizing it. This back and forth activates parts of the brain used for focus, planning, and decision – making. Kind of like a mental workout.

Discover little-known facts, like how bilingual toddlers may appear slower to speak—but are actually building a more complex mental framework—or why bilinguals can subconsciously shift their personality depending on the language they're using. Whether you’re fluent, learning, or just curious, this program will show you why bilingualism is not just a skill—it’s a neurological edge.

More information coming soon!

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What if your brain had a hidden superpower—one that could sharpen focus, delay aging, and even reshape how you see the world? Science reveals that bilingualism does just that. In this engaging program, we explore how speaking two or more languages doesn't just help with communication—it actually changes how your brain works for the better.  From faster decision-making and enhanced multitasking to a surprising resistance to cognitive decline, the bilingual brain is a marvel of neuroplasticity. Bilingual people are constantly choosing which language to use, often without even realizing it. This back and forth activates parts of the brain used for focus, planning, and decision – making. Kind of like a mental workout.

Discover little-known facts, like how bilingual toddlers may appear slower to speak—but are actually building a more complex mental framework—or why bilinguals can subconsciously shift their personality depending on the language they're using. Whether you’re fluent, learning, or just curious, this program will show you why bilingualism is not just a skill—it’s a neurological edge.

More information coming soon!

ACCESSABILITY STATEMENT

If you are someone in need of additional assistance, please contact Jamie - j.isaacs@1014.nyc

CROWD RELEASE

By entering an event or program of 1014, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with 1014 and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

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Oct
21
NYC
The Bilingual Brain: Unlocking Nature’s Superpower
October 21, 2025
/
6:00 pm
-
7:30 pm
In-Person
Talks
Pine Street School - 25 Pine St, NY, NY 10005
Doors open at 5:30 PM, event begins at 6:00 PM

What if your brain had a hidden superpower—one that could sharpen focus, delay aging, and even reshape how you see the world? Science reveals that bilingualism does just that. In this engaging program, we explore how speaking two or more languages doesn't just help with communication—it actually changes how your brain works for the better.  From faster decision-making and enhanced multitasking to a surprising resistance to cognitive decline, the bilingual brain is a marvel of neuroplasticity. Bilingual people are constantly choosing which language to use, often without even realizing it. This back and forth activates parts of the brain used for focus, planning, and decision – making. Kind of like a mental workout.

Discover little-known facts, like how bilingual toddlers may appear slower to speak—but are actually building a more complex mental framework—or why bilinguals can subconsciously shift their personality depending on the language they're using. Whether you’re fluent, learning, or just curious, this program will show you why bilingualism is not just a skill—it’s a neurological edge.

More information coming soon!

ACCESSABILITY STATEMENT

If you are someone in need of additional assistance, please contact Jamie - j.isaacs@1014.nyc

CROWD RELEASE

By entering an event or program of 1014, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with 1014 and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

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