Reviews

Four Words for Friend: Why Using More than One Language Matters Now More than Ever by Marek Kohn

cassandrat's review

5.0

I think this book is fabulous and recommend it. Inspired by modern nationalism, xenophobia and global tensions, he examines what it means to be bilingual. From the start, he asserts his view that language is fluid and there is inclusiveness in diversity. The sections cover what does it mean to be bilingual, how does one learn multiple languages at home, the cognitive science and debates of bilingualism, and national identity and economic power (examples are Latvia, Singapore, and India). I found it very interesting, though there are a few times where evidence and interpretation are confused, but I enjoyed reading a subject that is so core to human experience yet I never get to really dig into.

petra3's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

readingwithkt's review

informative slow-paced

3.0