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The optimal time for a child to learn a second language is between birth and age 10. This is because young children store second language learning in the same area of the brain in which they store their first language, giving them a natural command of the second language that is difficult to achieve after adolescence.
There are numerous benefits to learning a second language at a young age. Studies have shown that...
- Children who know more than one language have greater levels of success in other areas of study including reading, writing, grammar, social studies and math.
- In most cases, children improve their English skills by learning the structure of another language.
- On average, students score higher on SAT and ACT tests.
- Children are able to imitate new sounds with ease and are more likely to speak with native-live pronunciation.
- Studying a foreign language makes children more aware of other cultures.
- They are more sensitive to cultural diversity and are able to understand and relate to many different types of people.
- Learning a language takes time, and the earlier a child begins learning a new language, the longer they can continue to gain practice and experience.
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