Bilingualism is generally defined as the state of knowing two languages. This term is now commonly extended to include multilingualism, the state of knowing three or more languages. Bilingualism has long been of interest to psychologists because it raises interesting questions about the nature of linguistic knowledge and the nature of learning. In addition, because language is intimately tied to culture and one’s sense of group identification, bilingual people may have a more complex and multifaceted sense of self and group identity than monolinguals