You may think that your
toddler is still working on their language skills and that attempting to teach
them an additional language would be a waste, but many preschoolers are able to
learn a second language. Children can often learn a second language quicker
than adults because they aren’t concerned with grammar rules. They learn
naturally through play and their brains are more open to absorbing new
languages.
What are the benefits of
learning a second language?
- Statistics show that students
who study a second language perform better academically in verbal skills,
logic and math.
- Students gain respect and
understanding of family history and diversity.
- They will also become more
accepting of differences in people, and more curious about they way they
speak and where they are from.
Students will also have
a better understanding of the English language. For example, since English has
origins in other languages, students can more easily make sense of new
vocabulary words.
At The Goddard School
Ashburn, we offer Spanish and American Sign Language to our children. We feel
that it is very important for children to learn a second language at an early
age.
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