Why And How To Teach Your Child A Second Language
Teaching your child a second language before the age of 6 can:
- Help children at school
- Enhance children's cognitive skills e.g. denser tissue in the brain relating to memory and attention
- Increase their professional success in later life
Young children are able to learn up to three languages quite easily, the older they get, the harder it becomes!
If you speak another language yourself, spend time speaking to your child in your second language and encourage them to answer back. Spending time with peers or relatives who speak another language is also a great to encourage to encourage your child to become bilingual.
Take a look at the articles below to find out more about the benefits of learning a second language.
How To Teach Your Child A Second Language