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Q: Why should my daughter learn Spanish? A: Spanish, the world’s second most widely-spoken language, is spoken by over 300 million people. Next, it is an official language in 21 countries around the world, and one of the official languages of the United Nations and the European Union. Lastly, Spanish is the most popular second language in the United States. Why not learn a language that may be a gateway to success for her? |
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Q: What are the advantages of being bilingual? A: The advantages are numerous, but let's
start with this article from SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: From SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: Bilingual people process certain words faster than others |
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Q: My son can barely speak English. Is he going to confuse English with Spanish if he were to start a Spanish class at such an early age? A: No. Research and experience show that children have an inherent ability to learn up to four languages at the same time, without confusing them in the long run. Please read why it is important to start learning early, and how postponing it permanently diminishes chances of language acquisition: UCLA Neuroscientists have discovered why children excel at learning languages From personal experiences: Parents of Bi/Multilingual children share their experiences From LIVE SCIENCE: Bilingual Babies Get an Early Edge |
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Q: I have heard that learning another language improves academic achievement on standardized tests. Is this true? A: Yes. Different researches all point to the same result: learning an additional language, or languages, improves children’s academic achievement on standardized tests. Read more… Learning languages increases overall academic achievement More research results from: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Q: Will learning two languages cause speech or
language problems for my child?
A: No. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association states that "Children all over the world learn more than one language without developing speech or language problems. Bilingual children develop language skills just as other children do." To read more, click on the following link: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Learning of Two Languages
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