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  In   bilingual education , students are taught in two (or more) languages. [1]   It is distinct from learning a   second language   as a subject because both languages are used for instruction in different content areas like math, science, and history. The time spent in each language depends on the model. For example, some models focus on providing education in both languages throughout a student's entire education while others gradually transition to education in only one language. [2]   The ultimate goal of bilingual education is   fluency   and   literacy   in both languages through a variety of strategies such as   translanguaging   and recasting. [3] Increased cognitive development 2 Better academic achievement 2 Improved memory 2 Resistance to dementia 2 Increased economic opportunities 2 Make travelling more enjoyable 2 Cross-cultural appreciation 2 Improvements in the executive function of the brai n