Reasons to Learn as a Young Child
Biology!
The brain is able to learn a new language most efficiently in early childhood. Experts agree that the earlier a child is exposed to and begins to learn a new language the better. In infancy, even short periods of interpersonal exposure to a new language can make a big impact on brain development.
Brain Power!
Those that have studied another language; score higher on standardized tests in math and reading, have increased creativity, mental flexibility and better listening skills. Bilinguals have lower rates of dementia.
World Citizens!
Learning a second or third language opens the door to other cultures and provides for a better understanding of people from different backgrounds.
Lifelong Benefits!
- Occupational options increase with the addition of second and third language skills.
- Learning another language promotes an understanding and appreciation of the arts, sciences, literature and other aspects of a culture.
- Learning another language allows for a deeper pleasure of travel to countries that speak that language.
- Learning another language provides for the ability to communicate with an entire group of people that you would otherwise not be able to.
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