“There is no doubt that speakers of more than one language have nimble brains.” Psychology Today (October2010; psychologytoday.com)
Foreign languages open a new world for your child. You and your child will discover a whole new way to communicate. Studies have shown that children who know a second language core higher on standardized tests in school. Children who are exposed to language at an early age are more open to other cultures, people and experiences. Knowing a second language will be a skill that your child can use throughout their lifetime. By learning Spanish, you will give your child a powerful gift that you can share together.
“All told, half of the world’s population conducts life in multiple languages....
“Infants as young as 4 months who live in bilingual environments can distinguish between two languages, monitoring lip and facial movements. Babies also show a strong preference for the language their mother spoke during pregnancy…
“Contrary to conventional wisdom, bilingual children are not delayed in language acquisition. In fact, words learned before age 5 have an added emotional kick, regardless of how many languages are learned. Because the child’s brain is developing so quickly, across so many regions, the words learned during this critical period carry thick visual and emotional associations....
“Bilingualism enhances cognitive control in kids and adults. Also bilinguals are better at learning additional languages, even if those languages bear little resemblance to the ones they already know.(Psychology Today, October 2010)”
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