The Benefits of Early Language Learning

What are the long term benefits of learning a second or third language at an early age?

In addition to developing a lifelong ability to communicate with people of other nationalities, children may obtain other benefits from early language instruction, including the ability to learn mathematics much easier,  improved overall school performance and superior problem-solving skills.

Some evidence also suggests that children who receive second language instruction when they are young are more creative and better at solving complex problems.

Students of foreign languages have access to a greater number of career possibilities and develop a deeper understanding of their own and other cultures.

To survive in tomorrows occupational world, it is vital that all children of today learn at least one second language early in life to stand a chance of obtaining fluency in it.

Learning the spoken language is also not enough, the children should also learn the grammar, reading, writing and spelling of the language to stand any chance of mastering it. This should also be taught as early as possible.

Bilingual children have an advantage over monolingual children when they leave school. School English, French, Latin and Spanish is not sufficient enough for the children of tomorrow.

Junior English 2002

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