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LA JOLIE RONDE FRENCH FOR CHILDREN CLASSES NOW IN ASHFORD!!!
Studies have shown -- and experience has supported -- that children who learn a language before the onset of adolescence are much more likely to have native-like pronunciation. A number of experts attribute this proficiency to physiological changes that occur in the maturing brain as a child enters puberty. Of course, as with any subject, the more years a child can devote to learning a language, the more competent he or she will become. Regardless, introducing children to alternative ways of expressing themselves and to different cultures generally broadens their outlook and gives them the opportunity to communicate with many more people.
BENEFITS OF LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE :
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has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
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enriches and enhances a child's mental development.
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leaves children with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language and a better ear for listening,
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improves a child's understanding of his/her native language.
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gives a child the ability to communicate with people s/he would otherwise not have the chance to know.
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opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries.
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gives a child a head start in language requirements for secondary school.
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increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset.
WILL A SECOND LANGUAGE INTERFERE WITH MY CHILD'S ENGLISH ABILITY ?
In most cases, learning another language enhances a child's English ability. Children can learn much about English by learning the structure of other languages. Common vocabulary also helps children learn the meaning of new words in English.
 Experimental studies have shown that no long-term delay in native English language development occurs between children participating in second language immersion classes and those schooled exclusively in English. In fact, children enrolled in foreign language programs score statistically higher on standardized tests conducted in English. A number of reports have demonstrated that children who have learned a second language earn higher SAT scores, particularly on the verbal section of the test. One study showed that by the fifth year of an immersion program, students outperform all comparison groups and remain high academic achievers throughout their schooling.
At last, students of foreign languages have access to a greater number of career possibilities and develop a deeper understanding of their own and other cultures. Some evidence also suggests that children who receive second language instruction are more creative and better at solving complex problems.
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