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Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Grace Gorman Mar 25, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Many countries such as Sweden is going to begin teaching preschoolers English.Do you think that we should let children learn English at early age?What are the benefits and challenges?Will our native…Continue
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Marissa Lynn Weber replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I have heard that at an early age the child's brain is more open to learning new languages. As someone who is trying to learn a new language now at the age of 20, I feel that learning another language at a young age is a good idea. Of course I…"
Caylin Jenkins replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"Learning a second language at an early age is actually crucial for lifelong use and growth. Language development must begin as an infant for children to develop following standard growth patterns. My bilingual friends credit their language skills to…"
Rositsa Mineva commented on Theresa English's blog post Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I've been a language teacher to young learners for 10 years and can say the same: 'The sooner, the better" At that age kids study the foreign language mostly trough doing, experience and favourite activities as songs and games…"
Judy Blake replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I just read another post requesting an English speaking class to interact via Skype. What a great way to immerse kids in the language! This activity has a wow factor and all sorts of social studies applications. It would give the children drive to…"
Jean-Eudes Lepelletier replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I also agree about the "sooner is better" theory.
I'm a french automotive engineer, and now live as an expatriate in Turkey, using English language for business and Turkish when talking to workers/with suppliers. We ready many books…"
"Jeff,
Great story about your son! Speaks volumes about how bilingualism is so beneficial to a child. Not just for obtaining a language but for the cognitive benefits it offers down the road of life.
I also agree with the notion - any…"
Judy Blake replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I believe that the challenges are small compared to the benefits. Children soak up language in their early years. They are capable (more so than adults) of retaining and using more than one language. I believe the key is continuity. It will not do…"
Christina replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"Learning a second language at an early is the best way for a child to actually be fluent in both languages. I think if a child learns the language early it will stick with them and it’s easier for them to learn also. When children are…"
Jeff Mehring replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I would say anytime is fine. There is a lot of research on the issue, but my wife and I raised our son in a bilingual home, Japanese/English, since he was born. My wife only spoke Japanese with him and myself English. We even made him translate…"
C Moseley commented on Theresa English's blog post Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"I am Italian mother tongue, I speak French and English. My husband is English and my daughter speaks the 3 languages without any interference. In my experience, the sooner they learn, the better! Also Id like to say that when they…"
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Many countries such as Sweden is going to begin teaching preschoolers English. Do you think that we should let children learn English at early age? What are the benefits and challenges? Will our native language interfere with our English? Children are too young, and they may prefer to play than to learn at early age?See More
Katy Scott replied to Theresa English's discussion Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?"There is a well-researched theory in linguistics known as the "critical period," which suggests that it becomes more difficult to learn a second language as we age. In particular, a critical period for phonological acquisition is widely…"
Theresa English posted a discussionWhich Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?
Many countries such as Sweden is going to begin teaching preschoolers English.Do you think that we should let children learn English at early age?What are the benefits and challenges?Will our native language interfere with our English? Children are too young, and they may prefer to play than to learn at early age?See More
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Which Age Is Best to Learn a Second Language?
Posted on March 2, 2011 at 7:27pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Many countries such as Sweden is going to begin teaching preschoolers English.
Do you think that we should let children learn English at early age?
What are the benefits and challenges?
Will our native language interfere with our English? Children are too young, and they may prefer to play…
Do you think that we should let children learn English at early age?
What are the benefits and challenges?
Will our native language interfere with our English? Children are too young, and they may prefer to play…
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