Why learn an L2?
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Learning a second language can be very valuable to your child, especially french. Researchers show that there are many cognitive advantages of learning a second language. By knowing other languages, they will easily interact with other people in the world, such as in the work environment or on a daily basis.(Abbott, 2007). Learning a new language earlier on lets the students develop advanced levels of proficiency. The younger you learn a language, the higher chance that they can develop near-native-like pronunciation and intonation of that language. When your child learns a new language it will entice them to learn more about the culture about which the language comes from (Abbott, 2007).
According to Caccavale, children who learn another language earlier in life demonstrate higher cognitive advantages over a child who learns later in life. Research shows that bilingual children develop an "object permanence" at a younger age. It is proven that bilingual students learn grammatical errors quicker than a student learning a second language later in life (Caccavale, 2007). Second language learning is a cognitive problem solving activity more than a linguistic activity. L2 learners outscore students not learning a second language in most standardized tests. It increases mathematical ability, especially problem solving. (Caccavale, 2007). If your child shows an interest about learning a second language please feel free to find my contact information under the contact tab.
Sources:
Cognitive Benefits of Learning Language | American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.actfl.org/advocacy/discover-languages/for-parents/cognitive
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